An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
Baltimore County - 3.6 Towson, MD Job Details Full-time $41,873 - $48,344 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Computer operation Preparation of internal financial performance reports Financial data reconciliation Account analysis Word processing Filing Mid-level Managing budgets in a finance role Financial records management Budget restrictions for grants Financial record maintenance Forecasting Government records management Data accuracy checks Accounting error correction Task assignment Internal financial audits Organizational budget management Quality data entry Journal entry management in accounting Full Job Description JOB 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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.
