<p>ANTICIPATED VACANCY</p> <p>The hours for this Central Office Administrative Guild position are 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.</p> <p>Job Title: Principal Account Clerk (BPS Guild) - Grade 31</p> <p>General statement of duties and responsibilities:</p> <p>Under general supervision and using appropriate current technology, performs advanced clerical work in relation to a wide variety of accounts and assists with the preparation of financial statements and other reports.</p> <p>Reports to Assistant Director of Business Services</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Updates department's purchase orders in the financial systems and compiles purchase orders for mailing. </li><li>Communicates and corresponds with vendors, employees and outside agencies to identify, investigate, and bring to resolution potential problem issues. </li><li>May compile financial information and reports and may assist in the preparation or development of financial statements and other financial reports. </li><li>Maintains files. </li><li>Responds to a large number of inquiries and requests for information. </li><li>May plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate account clerk employees. </li><li>May update and re-print vendor invoices. </li><li>Participates in training and provides support and technical assistance, both in person and over the phone, to Central Office and School Based staff regarding the entry of requisitions, navigation through the financial system, use of queries, workflow, and crystal reports. </li><li>Performs related duties of similar nature, as requested by supervisor, which are commensurate with job classification. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalency </li><li>Basic computer skills, including word processing, e-mail, and database programs </li><li>Knowledge of basic accounting principles </li><li>Successfully completed appropriate coursework </li><li>At least one year basic accounting work experience or the equivalent </li></ul> <p>City of Boston residency required.</p> <p>Job Location: 2300 Washington Street Boston, MA 02119</p> <p>The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org.</p>