CITY OF OAKWOOD
An Equal Opportunity Employer
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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Class Title: Account Clerk I – Accounts Payable Clerk
QUALIFICATIONS: An example of acceptable qualifications:
High School Diploma / GED required. Completion of secondary education or equivalent or previous administrative work preferably in an accounting department or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Public Notary, Valid Driver’s License
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of: basic accounting; office practices and procedures.
Skill in: general computer operations, specifically Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and office machines, such as a multi-line telephone, 10 key-calculator, and copier.
Ability to: perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division); maintain a pleasant and courteous demeanor working in a fast paced environment; communicate effectively with the general public and all levels of management both verbally and in writing (basic knowledge of grammar and spelling); work with frequent interruptions; handle cash transactions; interpret legislation pertaining to specific job duties; carry out detailed but simple oral or written instructions; achieve thoroughness and accuracy(attention to detail) in completing assigned tasks; maintain confidentiality; maintain paper files in an orderly manner.