Senior Account Clerk Typist (Double Entry) *updated*

This position is responsible for performing moderately complex office and accounting related tasks for an assigned department or function. Responsibilities may include developing reports from multiple sources, prioritizing assignments, researching more complex questions and requests; and working with external organizations. The incumbent does related work as required. A complete job description is available from the office of the Civil Service Commission. *UPDATED* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This promotional exam is limited to permanent employees of the City of Watertown having continuous, full-time service as a Senior Typist, Secretary or Account Clerk Typist for a period of not less than two (2) years. These requirements must be met on or before the date of the exam.

There will be a written test which you must pass with a score of 70 or higher in order to be considered for appointment. It will evaluate knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in such areas as:
1. Name and number checking- These questions test for the ability to distinguish between sets of words, letters, and/or numbers that are almost exactly alike. Material is usually presented in two or three columns, and you will have to determine how the entry in the first column compares with the entry in the second column and possibly the third. You will be instructed to mark your answers according to a designated code provided in the directions.
2. Fundamentals of account keeping and bookkeeping- These questions test for a knowledge of basic principles and practices of account keeping and bookkeeping. The questions test for recognizing account keeping and bookkeeping terms, concepts and relationships; recording financial transactions; and solving elementary problems in account keeping and bookkeeping.
3. Arithmetic computation with calculator- These questions test for the ability to use a calculator to do basic computations. Questions will involve addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. You may also be asked to calculate averages, to use percents, and to round an answer to the nearest whole number.
4. Working with office records- These questions test your ability to work with office records. The test consists of two or more sets of questions, each set concerning a different problem. Typical record keeping problems might involve the organization or collation of numerical data from several sources; maintaining a record system using running balances; or completion of a table summarizing data using totals, subtotals, averages and percents.

There is no residency requirement for this examination. Preference in appointment may be given to successful candidates who are residents of the City of Watertown in accordance with Section 23.4(a) of the New York State Civil Service Law and Rule VII(1) of the Municipal Civil Service Rules for the City of Watertown. To be eligible for appointment, an applicant must be a resident of Jefferson County or a resident of a contiguous county.

The list will be used to fill vacancies as they occur in the City of Watertown