652 Chamberlin Avenue

Frankfort, KY 40601

(502) 695-6700

JOB TITLE

Account Clerk III

REPORTS TO

Chief Financial Officer

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

Classified Salary Schedule

Grade 118

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

250 X 8

EXEMPT STATUS

Non Exempt

JOB CLASS CODE

7163

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

Classified

DATE APPROVED

June 2, 2025

BASIC FUNCTION

Perform quantitative analyses necessary to prepare various financial statements and reports for

management planning, control, and decision-making purposes for assigned area; assure the program for district’s financial status as to budget allocations and receipts and disbursements;

responsible for the preparation and financial accounting of assigned programs of the district.

Perform complex and advanced clerical accounting duties related to the preparation of such

matters as financial statements; assign, review and lead the work of other clerical staff as assigned.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Train, review and lead the work of other account clerks/clerical personnel assigned; answer and provide assistance with more technical questions and procedures.

Produce/collect a variety of periodic and annual financial statements, reports, reimbursements

and claims; maintain journals and ledgers, charging proper accounts.

Prepare and maintain a variety of files, records, documents and lists; prepare special reports as

assigned.

Communicate with State and County Office personnel, financial institutions and others

concerning payment and financial reporting issues.

Maintain school  activity records of revolving cash funds and petty cash funds use; issue checks as

required to reimburse accounts; balance and reconcile  accounts, verifying proper and authorized

use of designated funds.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Ability to :

• Perform complex accounting duties in the maintenance of assigned accounts.
• Perform responsible record-keeping duties with a high degree of skill and accuracy.
• Verify, balance and adjust accounts.
• Process and record accounting transactions accurately.
• Learn, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to

school district payrolls, reimbursement payments  and food service accounting .

• Operate office machines including computer equipment , personal computer, accounting

software and peripherals.

• Add , subtract , multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing .
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Train and provide work direction to others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or GED Certificate or demonstrated

progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and two years of increasingly responsible financial record-keeping experience including experience with automated record-keeping systems.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for

classified personnel.