Job Opportunities

The TOWN OF CLARKSTOWN is seeking a candidate to work in their COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE.   

This is a third-level account-keeping and auditing position which involves a responsibility for processing complex financial materials. The work includes a responsibility for identifying the need for and establishing a variety of complex processing procedures.  General direction is received from a Supervisor or Comptroller and work guidance may be provided to others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and five (5) years of paid work experience which included account-keeping and/or bookkeeping (defined as experience which includes recording of financial data in order to maintain an orderly presentation of financial transactions in ledger-account or some comparable form. These financial transactions represent the relationship among assets, liabilities, revenues or expenses) as a major function of the work (50% or more of the day-to-day work experience) or
• An Associate’s degree or equivalent college credits (minimum of 60 credits) which included or was supplemented by twelve (12) credits in Accounting or comparable degree and three (3) years of paid work experience which included account-keeping or bookkeeping experience as a major function of the work or
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher which included or was supplemented by twelve (12) credits in Accounting or comparable degree and one (1) year experience which included account-keeping and/or bookkeeping experience as a major function of the work.
• Examples of duties which may typify such work include reconciliation of general ledgers, capital funds, etc.; posting accounts payable, accounts receivable, receipts, purchases, etc.; preparation of trial balances; tax report preparation.
• Experience as a payroll clerk, bank teller or similar work involving financial transactions are not qualifying for Principal Account Clerk position. Routine cashier or similar experience and inventory or other record-keeping duties not involving financial transactions shall not be deemed qualifying.

Other Requirements and Information:

•  Residency in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut is a requirement for this position.
• This is a competitive position in Civil service and reachability on an eligible list following a civil service examination would be a requirement for permanent appointment.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following:

• $63,361/Annual Salary
• 35 Hour work week
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Time off including vacation, personal and holiday time
• New York State Pension eligibility
• Other benefits, including, but not limited to deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, leadership and other professional development training

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should email a completed Rockland County employment application, resume, cover letter, references, writing samples, etc.; to Frances Hunt at: f.hunt@clarkstown.gov

Click here to access the online application.

Position open until filled.