Account Clerk Iii - Towson, United States - Baltimore County, MD

Baltimore County, MD

Verified Company

Towson, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Salary
- $39, $45,098.00 Annually
Location

Towson, MD
Job Type
MERIT
Job Number

Department

HHS/FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date
06/05/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS
Pay Schedule I, Grade 21,
Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Finance & Administration.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

Examples of Duties:

Job Purpose

Under general supervision, performs difficult and advanced accounting clerical work by preparing, auditing, and maintaining complex accounting, budgetary, fiscal records, statements, schedules, and reports; and does related work as required.

Essential Job Duties

Sets up and prepares periodic fiscal reports, summaries of accounting and operational activities data, and other financial data required by County or other agencies.
Reviews and monitors vouchers, computer printouts, and other information to verify accuracy, correct errors, and determines availability of required funds and notifies appropriate parties to make adjustments as required.
Analyzes revenue and expenditure accounts to determine grant eligibility, prepares billings for State and Federal grants, and coordinates grant activities with other agencies.
Audits daily, weekly, and monthly totals for accounts and reviews work performed by others to verify accuracy, correctness, and completeness.
Posts charges and other financial data to general and special ledgers, calculates charges, percentages of charges, and interest, prepares a variety of entries, and maintains suspense logs to control work flow.
Assists in budget preparation, gathers and analyzes historical budget information, and forecasts data.
Prepares reports, as required.
Sets up and maintains filing systems.
Codes and transfers data from manual records to contemporary data processing formats.
Enters and retrieves information using data entry devices and performs word processing functions relative to the skill level necessary to perform the duties of the position.
May assign and review work performed by subordinate personnel.

Examples of Other Duties
Performs other related duties as required.
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NOTE:The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience
Graduation from a recognized high school;

Plus
Four years' experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or auditing work.

Additional education in bookkeeping, accounting, or auditing may be substituted, on a year-for-year basis, for the required experience.

Additional experience as described by the duties of the position may be substituted, on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of four years.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting theory and practice
Thorough knowledge of office procedures and methods
Ability to understand governmental rules, regulations, and procedures
Ability to prepare and maintain complete and accurate accounting reports, equipment necessary to perform the duties required of the position
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.

Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.-
Proof of Degree Equivalency

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN:
Account Clerk III - HHS/F&A
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Conditions of Employment:

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

Agency

Baltimore County
Address

308 Allegheny Avenue

Towson, Maryland, 21204

Phone

WebsitePay Schedule I, Grade 21,
Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Fi