Account Clerk, Tax Board
Salary: $34,667
Duties: Under direction of the Division Head, performs a variety of routine, repetitive, noncomplex clerical tasks which involve computing, classifying, verifying, and recording numerical data and the reconciliation of accounts, records, and documents to keep sets of financial records complete; does other related duties as required. Note: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
• Examines and verifies that entries, postings, and totals are accurate and supporting documents are included.
• Performs routine arithmetic calculations and tabulates by hand or with the aid of machines.
• Performs varied clerical tasks involved in keeping accounts of a simple, routine, and repetitive nature.
• Posts entries in cash books, journals, ledgers, and/or other records.
• Prepares records of cash receipts and disbursements.
• Gives routine information in person and over the telephone.
Knowledge and Abilities:
• Knowledge of office methods, practices, and equipment and of performing routine, repetitive, and noncomplex tasks involved in keeping financial and/or other records of a mathematical nature.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic functions.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform routine/repetitive tasks, compare numerical/verbal data, and select appropriate information for forms.
• Ability to apply arithmetic principles and to correct computational errors.
• Ability to acquire an understanding of numerical record keeping and data gathering and other clerical procedures used in a specific establishment.
• Ability to perform work requiring constant/close attention to clerical and numerical detail.
Requirements: Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Hours: Typical schedule is thirty-five (35) hour per week; Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.
Note: Offers of employment for this title are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness testing that includes drug screening.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and work history to:
Cumberland County Human Resources Department
Resumes@CumberlandCountyNJ.gov
OR complete and online application and upload documents at:
https://www.cumberlandcountynj.gov/jobs
Application deadline: Open until filled
The County of Cumberland offers a wide array of benefits for all full-time employees. Benefits include Retirement Programs, Medical/RX Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Supplemental Insurance options, Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement. Specific benefits are subject to the provisions of County policy and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Part time employees are eligible for leave benefits as required by New Jersey law.
The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing).
Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.