Senior Account Clerk Typist at Cohoes City School District

Title: Senior Account Clerk Typist 
Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Good knowledge of the methods used in keeping financial accounts and  records; good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, routines, and equipment; good knowledge of business  arithmetic and English; ability to type at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to understand and carry out oral and  written directions; ability to get along well with others; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; good judgement; physical  condition commensurate with the demands and duties of the position.  
Acceptable Experience and Training: Open competitive- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and  three years of experience, which shall have involved typing, and compilation and maintenance of financial  accounts/records; or graduation from a regionally accredited New York State registered college with an Associate’s degree in secretarial  science and one year of clerical experience which shall have involved typing and compilation and maintenance of  financial account/records. 
Schedule: Work Year – 12-month work year (Central Office Schedule) 
Location: Administration Office  
Assignment: Accounts Payable 
Salary: As per CSEA contract 
Appointment: Vacancies are filled by a certified list provided by the City of Cohoes Civil Service. Should no certified list be  available, candidates appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State  Civil Service Law. The candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in  accordance with Civil Service Rules for the City of Cohoes Civil Service to obtain a permanent appointment. 

Apply by January 21, 2025. Cohoes City School District employees should apply to: hrpostings@cohoes.org. Please include “Building and Vacancy #25-125 in “Subject” line. External applicants must apply through OLAS.