Account Clerk III; HHS​/Finance & Administration

Position Overview

Pay Schedule I, Grade 22, Regular Schedule, 35 hours per week.

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.

• 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 of 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, up to a maximum of four years.

Applicants must provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study.

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America must submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

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.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation:
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screen, and an employment background investigation, including a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.