An Accounting Assistant III prepares financial statements and records, examines accounts and records for compliance with accounting procedures, adjusts a variety of accounts and performs a wide range of specialized calculation and analysis work. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where working conditions ar... more details
POSTING DATE: 06/14/2024
CLOSING DATE: 09/14/2024 AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT
SALARY $43,753.00 - $52,220.00 Annually
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant’s education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.
PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
An Accounting Assistant III prepares financial statements and records, examines accounts and records for compliance with accounting procedures, adjusts a variety of accounts and performs a wide range of specialized calculation and analysis work. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. The work requires minimal physical exertion.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have Graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have five years of experience in bookkeeping or in reconciling payroll journals and records.
OR
NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES): Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Or completion of two years of college in accounting may be substituted for the experience requirement.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of bookkeeping.
- Knowledge of standard payroll practices, systems, terminology and procedures.
- Skill in performing data evaluation, analysis calculation and processing.
- Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain a wide variety of accounts.
- Ability to deal courteously with other employees and the public.
- Ability to conduct research and to resolve inquiries and problems.
- Ability to train office support personnel.
- Ability to prepare financial reports.
- Ability to adjust a variety of accounts.
- Ability to recommend modifications in bookkeeping and accounting procedures.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Jewel Glenm, HR Specialist I via email at Jewel.Glenn@baltimorecity.gov.
Financial Disclosure:
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
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