Job Descriptions (Administrative, Clerks & Support Personnel)
Accounting Clerk I
Performs accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger and preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports. Requires a high
school diploma or its equivalent with 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures
within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job
functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Accounting Clerk II
Performs accounting activities such as, maintenance of the general ledger and preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports. Requires a high
school diploma or its equivalent with 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a
particular field. Relies on limited experiences and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically
reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Accounting Clerk III
Performs daily accounting activities such as, maintenance of the general ledger and preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports. Requires a
high school diploma or its equivalent with at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and
procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May direct and lead the work of others.
Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Responsible for compiling amounts owed from purchase orders, charge slips, sales tickets etc, and for preparing invoices and recording transactions. Maintains all
payment records. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used
concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under
immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Accounts Payable Clerk, Sr.
Responsible for compiling amounts owed from purchase orders, charge slips, sales tickets etc, and for preparing invoices and recording transactions. Maintains all
payment records. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts,
practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under
general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Processes and verifies applications for credit and solicits payment on overdue accounts. Responsibilities also include keeping records of all delinquent accounts,
incomplete files, and credit risks. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of
commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Accounts Receivable Clerk, Sr.
Processes and verifies applications for credit and solicits payment on overdue accounts. Responsibilities also include keeping records of all delinquent accounts,
incomplete files, and credit risks. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with
standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.
Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Credit Clerk
Interviews credit applicant to obtain financial and personal data for credit report. Contacts former employers and other acquaintances to verify references and
employment, and investigates credit risk in customers and suppliers. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a
related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to
perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically
reports to a supervisor or manager.
Credit Clerk, Sr.
Interviews credit applicant to obtain financial and personal data for credit report. Contacts former employers and other acquaintances to verify references and
employment, and investigates credit risk in customers and suppliers. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a
related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Payroll Administrator
Maintains production records, timesheets, and payroll system. May be responsible for computing, withholding, and deductions associated with net earnings. May
require an associate’s degree or its equivalent. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and
judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under general supervision. Typically reports to a payroll manager.
Payroll Clerk
Inputs data from time sheets, production records, or individual time cards to computerized payroll system. Also responsible for balancing payroll runs, producing
federal, state and local tax payments, and answering employee questions and troubleshooting issues. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0-3 years
of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions
and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising
independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Payroll Clerk, Sr.
Inputs data from time sheets, production records, or individual time cards to computerized payroll system. Also responsible for balancing payroll runs, producing
federal, state and local tax payments, and answering employee questions and troubleshooting issues. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 2-5 years
of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment
to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of
creativity and latitude is required.
Records Clerk
Locates and retrieves company records as requested. Inventories records stored and may assist in the destruction of records. Requires a high school diploma or its
equivalent and 0-2 years of related experience. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions
and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor.
Records Clerk, Sr.
Locates and retrieves company records as requested. Inventories records stored and may assist in the destruction of records. Requires a high school diploma or its
equivalent and at least 2 years of related experience. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and
judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Typically reports to a supervisor.
Performs accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger and preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports. Requires a high
school diploma or its equivalent with 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures
within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job
functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Accounting Clerk II
Performs accounting activities such as, maintenance of the general ledger and preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports. Requires a high
school diploma or its equivalent with 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a
particular field. Relies on limited experiences and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically
reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Accounting Clerk III
Performs daily accounting activities such as, maintenance of the general ledger and preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports. Requires a
high school diploma or its equivalent with at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and
procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May direct and lead the work of others.
Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Responsible for compiling amounts owed from purchase orders, charge slips, sales tickets etc, and for preparing invoices and recording transactions. Maintains all
payment records. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used
concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under
immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Accounts Payable Clerk, Sr.
Responsible for compiling amounts owed from purchase orders, charge slips, sales tickets etc, and for preparing invoices and recording transactions. Maintains all
payment records. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts,
practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under
general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Processes and verifies applications for credit and solicits payment on overdue accounts. Responsibilities also include keeping records of all delinquent accounts,
incomplete files, and credit risks. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of
commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Accounts Receivable Clerk, Sr.
Processes and verifies applications for credit and solicits payment on overdue accounts. Responsibilities also include keeping records of all delinquent accounts,
incomplete files, and credit risks. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with
standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.
Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Credit Clerk
Interviews credit applicant to obtain financial and personal data for credit report. Contacts former employers and other acquaintances to verify references and
employment, and investigates credit risk in customers and suppliers. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a
related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to
perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically
reports to a supervisor or manager.
Credit Clerk, Sr.
Interviews credit applicant to obtain financial and personal data for credit report. Contacts former employers and other acquaintances to verify references and
employment, and investigates credit risk in customers and suppliers. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a
related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Payroll Administrator
Maintains production records, timesheets, and payroll system. May be responsible for computing, withholding, and deductions associated with net earnings. May
require an associate’s degree or its equivalent. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and
judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under general supervision. Typically reports to a payroll manager.
Payroll Clerk
Inputs data from time sheets, production records, or individual time cards to computerized payroll system. Also responsible for balancing payroll runs, producing
federal, state and local tax payments, and answering employee questions and troubleshooting issues. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0-3 years
of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions
and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising
independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Payroll Clerk, Sr.
Inputs data from time sheets, production records, or individual time cards to computerized payroll system. Also responsible for balancing payroll runs, producing
federal, state and local tax payments, and answering employee questions and troubleshooting issues. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 2-5 years
of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment
to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of
creativity and latitude is required.
Records Clerk
Locates and retrieves company records as requested. Inventories records stored and may assist in the destruction of records. Requires a high school diploma or its
equivalent and 0-2 years of related experience. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions
and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor.
Records Clerk, Sr.
Locates and retrieves company records as requested. Inventories records stored and may assist in the destruction of records. Requires a high school diploma or its
equivalent and at least 2 years of related experience. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and
judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Typically reports to a supervisor.
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