Account Clerk
Salary: $25.41 - $34.00 Hourly
Job Type: Classified - Part-time
Job Number: 7124-c-07/26
Closing: 8/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Visalia, CA
Department: Cashier's Office
Division:
General Description
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Account Clerk
will perform a variety of clerical duties in the preparation,
checking and maintenance of accounting records, support documents
and financial and statistical reports within clearly established
accounting systems and procedures. Incumbents in the Account Clerk
classification perform routine accounting clerical duties of
average difficulty within a structured system.
This position is assigned to the Visalia Campus and is a
Part-Time 12-month position.
Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Initial placement is $25.41 per
hour.
College of the Sequoias Community College District serves a
diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving
Institution. COS provides a wide range of opportunities in
transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our
students. We are dedicated to recruiting employees who are
committed to helping a diverse population of students achieve their
educational goals. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding
and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a
passion for student success.
Job Duties
Job duties of the Account Clerk include:
Gather, assemble, sort, tabulate, check and file a variety of
financial and statistical data.
Process a variety of documents involved in financial
transactions, such as requisitions and warrants, according to
established procedures.
Receive money for parking permits, bus passes, student
services, cards and tickets to various events; prepare receipts and
maintain records of receipts.
Type and verify a variety of materials, such as checks,
invoices, purchase orders and warrants; distribute grant checks and
payroll checks as required.
Post, balance and adjust accounts; correct irregularities as
necessary; assure that all data entered or posted is accurate and
complete.
Assemble financial and statistical data for various reports
from files and records; assist in the preparation of financial and
statistical reports as required.
Maintain a variety of records, documents and files.
Operate a variety of office machines including calculators,
computers and typewriters; operate a cash register as needed for
financial transactions.
Clear cash registers as assigned; count and verify monies and
prepare bank deposits.
Perform various clerical duties, such as receiving and sorting
incoming mail, mailing catalogs, schedules and other materials, and
filing.
Utilize the District's integrated software in performing the
required duties of the position.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications (Education
& Experience):
Any combination equivalent to:
Graduation from high school AND
One year of accounting clerical experience involving payroll,
financial or statistical record-keeping.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Basic accounting practices and procedures.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Oral and written communications skills.
Record-keeping techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Telephone techniques and etiquette.
Ability to:
Make arithmetic computations and tabulations with speed and
accuracy.
Maintain accurate financial and statistical records.
Operate standard office machines such as typewriters and
calculators.
Operate a cash register.
Learn office policies, rules and practices.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Type at 35 words net per minute from clear copy.
Enter data on the computer using appropriate software.
Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing and maintaining
simple records.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working
relationships with others.
Working Conditions:
Environment
Office environment.
Constant interruptions.
Evening and weekend hours
Physical Abilities
Ability to communicate with students/employees/public.
Ability to inspect financial documents.
Ability to sit and stand for extended period of time.
Ability to reach in all directions.
Ability to lift light objects.
Ability to operate a computer and office equipment.
Qualifications
To be considered, applicants must submit
ALL of
the following required material before or by the filing
deadline:
An online job application.
Letter of interest, which addresses how the applicant's
experience and/or education enables him/her to be able to perform
the job duties.
Resume
If applicable - Unofficial copies of transcripts of all
college/university work. Official transcripts required upon
employment. Note: Applicants who have completed college or
university course work at an institution outside of the United
States that is not a post-secondary institution accredited by an
accreditation agency recognized by either the US Department of
Education or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees,
and other relevant documents by either NACES or AICE.
Recruitment Analyst: Nancy Yanes 559-737-4886 or
nancyy@cos.edu
The Sequoias Community College District is an equal
employment opportunity employer committed to prohibiting unlawful
discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment,
intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race or
ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex or gender,
gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical
and/or mental disability, age, medical condition, genetic
condition, pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, marital
status, military or veteran status, or
ancestry.
College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B
Visas
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/5437393/account-clerk
COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The College of the Sequoias Community College
District is committed to the principles of equal employment
opportunity. It is the District's policy to ensure that all
qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and
equal access to employment opportunity and are not subject to
discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the
basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color,
language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry national origin,
age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, parental
status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental
disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived
characteristics.
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