Account Clerk - District Office Confidential Employee at Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District
About the Employer
The Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District crosses two counties, Mendocino and Humboldt, in the heart of the redwoods, extending from remote, mountain areas, to the Eel and Mattole River valleys, to Kings Range and out to the Lost Coast of the Pacific Ocean. The school district encompasses an area of approximately 773 square miles. Employment in Southern Humboldt and Northern Mendocino counties includes tourism, commercial fishing, timber, agriculture, ranching, the school district, the community hospital, and state agencies. The Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District unified in 1948, combining nineteen separate school districts. Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is committed to educational excellence through a comprehensive program that promotes the success of all students by empowering them with the skills and attitudes necessary to be confident and engaged citizens of a changing world. The District is currently comprised of Redway Elementary School (K-6), Whitethorn Elementary School (K-6), Casterlin Elementary School (K-8), Miranda Junior High School (7-8), Casterlin High School (9-12) and South Fork High School (9-12), and an alternative educational program, Osprey Learning Center, which includes a K-12 Independent Study program and a Continuation High School. Our current enrollment is approximately 700 students. Our Mission and Vision Statements: The vision of Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is to equip every student to become well-rounded, confident citizens who embrace life-long learning while pursuing their chosen pathway and improving their communities. In partnership with students and families, the mission of Southern Humboldt’s dedicated and caring staff is to create experiences that challenge and empower every student to develop valuable knowledge, social skills, and community commitment. Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Southern Humboldt Unified School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perc
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Southern Humboldt Unified School District wishes to announce an opening for a probationary, Account Clerk at the Southern Humboldt Unified School District Office. This confidential position will be 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 months per year. This is a fiscal record keeping position involving work performed according to established procedures and includes a variety of duties in one or more areas of accounting and data management. Salary Range 1, $15.94 to $18.45 per hour, depending on step placement.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Knowledge of the methods and terminology used in accounting. • Knowledge of general office procedures. • Ability to post and make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately. • Ability to compare names and numbers rapidly and accurately. • Ability to operate a computer, calculator, and other office machines. • Ability to carry out oral and written directions. • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with adults and children. • Basic knowledge of secretarial and receptionist skills. • Ability to be flexible in meeting changing conditions and problems. • Knowledge of principles of letter writing and report writing. • Ability to deal effectively and cooperatively with those contacted during the course of duties. • Ability to perform duties with moderate supervision. • Experience using computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel. • Ability to use independent judgment and discretion. • Completion of 12th grade or equivalent with courses in office practices. • Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in accounting skills by passing a standardized examination.
Southern Humboldt is inviting qualified internal applicants to apply for the open position of District Office Account Clerk Please submit EdJoin application Personal letter of interest with personal qualifications for this position
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Knowledge of the methods and terminology used in accounting. • Knowledge of general office procedures. • Ability to post and make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately. • Ability to compare names and numbers rapidly and accurately. • Ability to operate a computer, calculator, and other office machines. • Ability to carry out oral and written directions. • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with adults and children. • Basic knowledge of secretarial and receptionist skills. • Ability to be flexible in meeting changing conditions and problems. • Knowledge of principles of letter writing and report writing. • Ability to deal effectively and cooperatively with those contacted during the course of duties. • Ability to perform duties with moderate supervision. • Experience using computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel. • Ability to use independent judgment and discretion. • Completion of 12th grade or equivalent with courses in office practices. • Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in accounting skills by passing a standardized examination.
Southern Humboldt is inviting qualified internal applicants to apply for the open position of District Office Account Clerk Please submit EdJoin application Personal letter of interest with personal qualifications for this position
Comments and Other Information
Must be fingerprinted and a satisfactory Department of Justice records check must be received by theDistrict Office, prior to employment;
TB testing will be required upon employment;
May be required to drive and travel for work, requiring a current California driver's license.
Comments and Other Information
Must be fingerprinted and a satisfactory Department of Justice records check must be received by theDistrict Office, prior to employment;
TB testing will be required upon employment;
May be required to drive and travel for work, requiring a current California driver's license.
Application Deadline
7/1/2021 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
3/1/2021
Contact
Tori Miclette
707-943-1789 111
707-943-1789 111
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
$15.94-$18.45 DOE
Length of Work Year
260 days
Employment Type
Full Time