ACCOUNT CLERK III

Pay Schedule I, Grade 22, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
 
A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Solid Waste Management.
 
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
 
Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
 
 All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
 
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
 
Note:  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.  A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position.  Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
 
You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. 
 
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.

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.

Examples of Essential 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 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.

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 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
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
 
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Account Clerk III - Solid Waste Management 
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
 
You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
 
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE 
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application.  Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may include the operation of office equipment and occasional walking, standing, or limited physical activities.
 
Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.