Senior Bookkeeper (HELPS Program)

Location: Schenectady, NY Category: Civil Service Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Fri May 15 2026 Job Description:SUNY Schenectady County Community College seeks a full-time civil service Senior Bookkeeper* in Administration. This position that involves the moderately difficult responsibility for posting, computing and verifying financial accounts and records. An employee in this class also performs a variety of related clerical and typing duties. General supervision is received from higher level supervisors, with leeway allowed for making independent judgements concerning routine policies and procedures. Direct supervision may be exercised over the work of Account Clerks and Bookkeepers. The incumbent does related work as required.Typical Work Activities:Posts to journal of ledger accounts from vouchers, payrolls, purchase orders, allotment schedules, receipts and other original entry media;Reconciles trial balances and proves figures;Prepares statistical and accounting reports;Prepares worksheets and accruals for reports;Posts budget amendments and monthly and annual balances;Enters a variety of receipts and expenditures according to a prescribed code on ledger and journal;Operates calculating, check writing, and other office machinery;Reviews and checks account keeping records and reports for arithmetical and clerical accuracy;Sorts and processes bills, vouchers and checks;Performs incidental typing and clerical tasks related to the account keeping function;Assign work, reviews and records work done and instructs new employees in specialized account keeping activities;Reviews and checks account keeping records and reports for accuracy;Supervises the verifying and reconciling of individual account balances;Oversees and classifies a variety of receipts;Operates calculating, check writing and other office machinery;Assists in calculating financial aid reductions and draw down of federal funds;Does related work as required.Job Requirements:Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:Good knowledge of the theory and practice of account keeping methods and procedures; Good knowledge of methods of maintaining and checking financial accounts and records; good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; good knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; clerical aptitude; physical condition commensurate with demands of the position.Minimum Qualifications:(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State College with an associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field; OR(B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience maintaining financial accounts and records; OR(C) Four (4) years of experience as defined by the limits of (B) above; OR(D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.Special Information:VISA sponsorship is not available for this positionOffers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background checkHours for this position are: Monday - Friday 8:30am- 4:30pmThis position is part of the NYS Helps Program, and an exam may not be required.Additional Information:Salary: $45,834/year, (Grade 9, Step 1)