SENIOR AUDIT ACCOUNT CLERK
Senior Audit Account Clerk sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's state civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.
It asks for 1 year of relevant experience. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $39,358 to $56,481, and state payroll currently lists 4 people in the title, most of them at Veterans Affairs.
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Senior Audit Account Clerk appears on the State payroll at 2 departments, most of them at Veterans Affairs. It is also used at one independent authority, Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Veterans Affairs | 3 |
| Department of Law & Public Safety | 1 |
Independent authorities
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Higher Education Student Assistance Authority | 1 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 4 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $49,608. The agencies employing the most are:
- Veterans Affairs (3)
- Law and Public Safety (1)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the direction of a Principal Audit Account Clerk or supervisory officer in a State department, institution, or agency, examines and checks calculations for completeness and accuracy, makes determinations and computations requiring a working knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, and policies, prepares and verifies payrolls, and/or may take the lead in a group of Audit-Account Clerks or other clerical employees; does other related work.
Examples of work
May take the lead in the clerical phase of the auditing and accounting work of the unit, assists in developing effective work methods. May instruct individuals and groups engaged in the work of the unit. Examines audits and varied reports to determine whether charges assessed and arithmetic calculations are correct. Takes the lead in the computation and preparation of payrolls, and the checking of invoices, vouchers, requisitions, benefits claims, and miscellaneous statements and certificates. Maintains cash records and prepares journal entries. May use varied types of common office machines in temporary assignments where skill and speed are not primary requirements and special training is not necessary. Prepares and assists in preparing summaries and reports from source information. Maintains records and files. May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
Experience
One (1) year of experience in the preparation, review and verification of financial records for correctness, completeness, and legality.
License
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of payroll and related methods, procedures, and routines and their application to clerical accounting and auditing problems. Knowledge of office procedures, equipment and machines. Knowledge of the procedures used to maintain and check financial records and documents. Ability to examine and check financial statements, reports, and other documents for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with regulations. Ability to check arithmetic calculations for correctness. Ability to record varied types of financial entries and to balance books and accounts. Ability to calculate deductions and prepare and verify payrolls. Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions. Ability to provide suitable assignments and instructions to the Audit-Account Clerks and other clerical employees. Ability to prepare replies to routine correspondence. Ability to use varied common office machines in temporary assignments where skill and speed are not a primary requirement and special training is not necessary. Ability to assist with the preparation of reports and summaries based on source information. Ability to maintain records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.