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CURRENT JOB TITLE:          Accounting Clerk II

(Finance – Treasury Management – Hot Checks)

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  February 2000

 

ORG/POS #:  1120/1442

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To provide clerical support to the Hot Checks Section of the Treasury Management Division of the Finance Department.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Hot Checks Specialist.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Establishes and maintains hard copy and computer files and records of hot check offenders and related information; operates a computer terminal and microcomputer with spreadsheet software.

 

2.         Enters defendant notices, defendant payments, amounts collected and related information into the computer terminal.

 

3.         Prepares documents for issuance of warrants for the arrest of hot check offenders; maintains associated records; forwards to court.

 

4.         Provides information to telephone callers and drafts and prepares written responses to correspondence regarding hot check issues; operates a microcomputer with word processing software.

 

5.         Receives hot check receipts from the Accounting Clerks II (Finance – Treasury Management – Violations – Cashiers).

 

6.         Reconciles monthly hot checks receipts.

 

7.         Prepares narrative and statistical, including financial, reports on hot check issues; operates a microcomputer with spreadsheet and word processing software.

 

8.         Maintains a court fines and costs diary; issues Delinquent to Pay warrants.

 

9.         Prepares docket sheets; provides copies of files to Judge and to City Attorney's Office; notifies Judge and City Attorney’s Office of docket changes.

 

10.       Provides assistance to the Judge during court; testifies in court as required.

 

11.       Issues pay slips for fines and marks fine diary.

 

12.       Provides assistance to supervisor in the promotion of the City for nonsufficient fund (hot check) collection, as assigned.

 


JOB TITLE:  Accounting Clerk II (Finance – Treasury Management – Hot Checks)

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13.       Visits area merchants to collect checks returned to merchants for nonsufficient funds.

 

14.       Picks up citations from the Police Department.

 

15.       Operates an assigned City automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.

 


JOB SPECIFICATION

ACCOUNTING CLERK II

(FINANCE – TREASURY MANAGEMENT – HOT CHECKS)

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of routine difficulty in providing clerical support to the Hot Checks Section of the Treasury Management Division of the Finance Department.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  February 2000

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

TBD

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Good knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.

 

Good knowledge of hard copy and computer filing and record-keeping systems.

 

Good knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.

 

Some knowledge of basic accounting terminology and principles.

 

Some knowledge of computer fundamentals and business software, including spreadsheet and word processing software.

 

Skill in the operation of a microcomputer, utilizing spreadsheet and word processing software.

 

Skill in the operation of a computer terminal.

 

Skill in the operation of a ten-key calculator.

 

Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission automobile.

 

Ability to maintain financial files and records.

 

Ability to collect and balance money.

 

Ability to review accounting records for accuracy.

 

Ability to prepare narrative and statistical reports, including financial reports and statements.

 

Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

 

Ability to compute the cost of fees, fines, and other charges.

 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

 


JOB TITLE:  Accounting Clerk II

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ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

 

Completion of high school; at least two (2) years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, collections, or a related area; at least one (1) year of experience utilizing a microcomputer; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Must possess certification as a Court Clerk within three (3) years of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.

 

Must possess Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC)/National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

 

 


JOB TITLE:     Accounting Clerk II (Finance – Treasury Management – Hot Checks)

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The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Physical Requirements

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No

Lifting (lbs.)

 

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Carrying (lbs.)

 

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Stooping, Bending

 

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Kneeling, Squatting

 

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Walking

 

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Standing

 

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Sitting

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Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)

 

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Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel

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Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)

 

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Eye-Hand Coordination

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Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)

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Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)

 

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Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

 

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Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)

 

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Hearing

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The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

Work Environment

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Outdoor Weather Conditions

 

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Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)

 

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Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts

 

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Work in High, Precarious Places

 

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Fumes or Dust

 

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Toxic or Caustic Chemicals

 

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Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)

 

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Low Noise (e.g., business office)

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Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)

 

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Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)

 

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