Accountant I

Pay Schedule I, Grade 26, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Office of Budget and Finance, Accounting Division.

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 close supervision, performs routine professional accounting and pre-audit work.

• Trains and assists in the preparation and analysis of complex accounting reports and financial statements related to accounts.
• Verifies and reconciles general ledger accounts.  
• Prepares journal entries to record retirement and investment activity.  
• Resolves bookkeeping errors.
• Reviews and verifies manager invoices for payment and prepares necessary correspondence.
• Assists with closing procedures and other year end operations. 
• Assists with the pre-auditing of accounts, ledgers, journals, and other accounting records. 
• Assists in preparing detailed statistical reports and analysis.
• Assists in special accounting, financial, and procedural studies.

Examples of Other Duties
May lead or supervise accounting clerical personnel. Performs other related duties as required.

(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.)

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an A.A. degree in accounting plus at least two years' experience in accounting, auditing or bookkeeping
OR
Possession of an accounting certificate from an accredited college or university, plus at least three years' experience in accounting, auditing, or bookkeeping.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):
Knowledge of accounting, cost accounting, and auditing theory, principles, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of automated accounting systems. Knowledge of governmental budgeting and accounting.
 
Ability to maintain complex accounting records. Ability to analyze accounts, ledgers, journals, and other accounting records and statements. Ability to prepare accounting reports, analyses and statements. Ability to prepare statistical reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance):
Knowledge of County organization and budgeting system. Knowledge of County accounting systems and practices. Knowledge of grant and capital accounting procedures. Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing performance of duties.

Skill in maintaining complex accounting records. Skill in analyzing accounts, ledgers, journals, and other accounting records and statements. Skill in preparing accounting reports, analyses, and statements. Skill in preparing statistical reports.  Ability to lead and instruct 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.

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: Accountant I
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, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.  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 involve walking, standing, and other limited physical activities.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.