Senior Office Account Clerk (HELP Program)

Monroe County; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe County in Rochester, NY is hiring a Senior Office Account Clerk (HELP Program). The role involves independent, complex clerical and account-keeping duties for the Human Services department, using automated or manual systems.

Responsibilities include supervising other clerical staff, planning and reviewing financial record-keeping activities, and preparing word-processed documents and database entries. The HELP Program streamlines hiring for quick placement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, plus two years of account keeping or related experience.
• Associate degree in Accounting/Business Admin with one year relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business Admin or closely related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Senior-level clerical duties involving independent, complex account keeping tasks.
• May supervise clerical staff or a small unit and plan financial record keeping.
• Utilize word processing and database entry as part of daily tasks.

Skills

Account keeping

Word processing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Accounting/Business Admin

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business Admin

Job description

Senior Office Account Clerk (HELP Program)

Senior Office Account Clerk (HELP Program) Deadline:

September 30, 2026 5:00pm Salary:

$44,977 - $51,662 annually Agency/Dept.:

Human Services Description of Duties

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Senior Office Account Clerk (HELP Program)

Location: Rochester, NY

Title: Senior Office Account Clerk (HELP Program)

Deadline: September 30, 2026 5:00pm

Salary: $44,977 - $51,662 annually

Agency/Dept.: Human Services

Description of Duties

This is a senior-level clerical position involving the independent performance of difficult and complex clerical and account keeping tasks for a department or agency. The work may involve use of an automated or manual account keeping system. This employee may also be responsible for planning and review of account keeping and financial record keeping activities of other clerical staff or of a small clerical unit. The use of a personal computer for word processing and database entry is an integral part of the position. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a higher-level staff member. General supervision may be exercised over Office Account Clerks and other subordinate staff. Does related work as required.

HELP PROGRAM: Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Program. This program streamlines the appointment process to allow Monroe County to hire diverse, qualified permanent employees quickly and without examinations.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:

• Two (2) years paid full‑time or its part‑time equivalent experience in account keeping, bookkeeping, or financial record keeping; OR,
• Graduation with an Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or closely related field, plus one (1) year paid full‑time or its part‑time equivalent experience as described in (A) above; OR,
• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or closely related field; OR,
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.

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