Principal Account Clerk (HELP Program) - Multiple Positions-Cortland County DSS

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This class differs from that of Senior Account Clerk by the more difficult and complex nature of the assignments and the independence allowed in carrying out the work and/or by the supervisory responsibilities of subordinate staff. Does related work as required. Work Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, with benefits Salary: $22.8048-28.8651/HR (CSEA Union) Location: Cortland County DSS Status: Non-Competitive, Probationary Benefits: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off Including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance available after one (1) year of employment. Position eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher in accounting, business administration, or closely related field and two (2) years of clerical experience in maintaining financial accounts and records; ORPossession of a high school diploma or equivalency diploma and four (4) years of clerical experience maintaining financial accounts and records; ORAn equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b). NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee. Pre-employment screenings required. Job Description Vacancy Posting Job Details Category Vacancy Postings Status Open Posted May 11, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled Tools Download Application Steps 1. Listing Information This section is complete current step 2. Job Details This section is complete3. 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Preview Proceed to Checkout Pay Later Cancel Vacancy Postings ◄ Back to All Categories Principal Account Clerk (HELP Program) - Multiple Positions-Cortland County DSS The work involves responsibility for planning, assigning and supervising major account keeping activities and/or independently performing difficult and responsible account keeping functions electronically, on hard copy or both. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with outlined policies and procedures allowing for the exercise of independent judgement in planning and carrying out the details of the work. This class differs from that of Senior Account Clerk by the more difficult and complex nature of the assignments and the independence allowed in carrying out the work and/or by the supervisory responsibilities of subordinate staff. Does related work as required. Work Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, with benefits Salary: $22.8048-28.8651/HR (CSEA Union) Location: Cortland County DSS Status: Non-Competitive, Probationary Benefits: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off Including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance available after one (1) year of employment. Position eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher in accounting, business administration, or closely related field and two (2) years of clerical experience in maintaining financial accounts and records; ORPossession of a high school diploma or equivalency diploma and four (4) years of clerical experience maintaining financial accounts and records; ORAn equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b). Job Description Vacancy Posting Job Details Category Vacancy Postings Status Open Posted May 11, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled Tools Download Application Steps 1. Listing Information This section is complete current step 2. Job Details This section is complete3. 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Preview Proceed to Checkout Pay Later Cancel Vacancy Postings ◄ Back to All Categories Principal Account Clerk (HELP Program) - Multiple Positions-Cortland County DSS The work involves responsibility for planning, assigning and supervising major account keeping activities and/or independently performing difficult and responsible account keeping functions electronically, on hard copy or both. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with outlined policies and procedures allowing for the exercise of independent judgement in planning and carrying out the details of the work. This class differs from that of Senior Account Clerk by the more difficult and complex nature of the assignments and the independence allowed in carrying out the work and/or by the supervisory responsibilities of subordinate staff. Does related work as required. Work Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, with benefits Salary: $22.8048-28.8651/HR (CSEA Union) Location: Cortland County DSS Status: Non-Competitive, Probationary Benefits: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off Including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance available after one (1) year of employment. Position eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher in accounting, business administration, or closely related field and two (2) years of clerical experience in maintaining financial accounts and records; ORPossession of a high school diploma or equivalency diploma and four (4) years of clerical experience maintaining financial accounts and records; ORAn equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b). Job Description Vacancy Posting