Account Clerk III

at  Baltimore County MD

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a recognized high school,

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 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.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a recognized high school,

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 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.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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

• 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 workflow.
• 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 ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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

• 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 workflow.
• 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.