Junior Accountant

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Distinguishing Features of the Class:

The work involves recording, classifying, examining and analyzing data and records relating to financial transactions. The work is carried out in accordance with generally defined procedures and accepted accounting methods. The work is performed under the general supervision of an Accountant, Controller, Treasurer or similar higher-level employee with greater overall fiscal management responsibilities. The work is distinguished from that of clerical positions by the variety and complexity of assignments. The class is distinguished from higher level accounting positions by virtue of its more limited scope and level of responsibility. Considerable leeway is permitted in applying accepted accounting principles to the resolution of problems. Guidance is available when modifications and installations of new accounting procedures becomes necessary. Supervision may be exercised over clerical employees. A Junior Accountant does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

Reviews transactions and makes postings to books of original entry including the general ledger and general journal;

Analyzes the effects of transactions upon account relationships;

Verifies and enters details of transactions as they occur or in chronological order;

Classifies receipts and expenditures;

Prepares, processes and maintains the accounts payables for the organization;

Assigns vendor codes;

Prepares Trial Balances;

Maintains subsidiary ledger accounts;

Balances books and compiles reports to show revenues and expenditures and other information

pertinent to the business of the organization;

Prepares a variety of periodic reports required by the State Department of Audit and Control and other governmental agencies;

Prepares billings for amounts due the organization or agency;

May perform bank reconciliations;

May perform all accounting functions for check cancellations or corrections and reissues.

May maintain records and process payments for employee insurance programs, union dues

deductions or related payroll charges;

May review, bill, compute, and record information relating to Town, Village, County, or School District taxes;

May maintain payroll records and prepare payrolls;

May perform duties and responsibilities of position using an electronic data processing system to process, record and report accounting data.

Full Performance, Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices; good knowledge of methods used in keeping financial accounts and records; good knowledge of modern office terminology, practices and procedures; ability to acquire a working knowledge of the uniform system of' Accounts prescribed for the jurisdiction; ability to prepare complete and accurate financial reports; ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to get along well with others; accuracy.

Suggested Minimum Qualifications:

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree or higher with at least 15 semester credit hours in accounting; OR

B. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years experience, the primary function of which is maintaining or auditing the books of account of an organization. This experience must have included responsibility for maintaining or auditing the general ledger and general journal or full-scale bookkeeping. Maintaining and checking financial accounts and records in a clerical recordkeeping capacity is not qualifying.

Civil Service Jurisdictional Classification: Non-Competitive

This description is a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this job title. The incumbent may not perform all of the specified duties nor are the listed examples exhaustive. Incumbents may be requested to perform related tasks other than those stated herein.

To apply, please submit your civil service application, resume, cover letter, references, and a copy of your attorney's license to Allegany County Human Resources & Civil Service, 7 Court Street, Room 216, Belmont, NY 14813. Please visit Allegany County Human Resources for the complete job description and the civil service application.