What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Clerk II position at Baltimore County, MD?
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Pay Schedule I, Grade 19, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
A vacancy exists in the Fire Department.
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 experiences 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 can 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.
Examples of Duties
Under general supervision, prepares and maintains complete payroll and related records or performs complete accounting clerical work involving budgeting, procurement, collection, disbursement, and related functions; and does related work as required.
Essential Functions
- Validates billing calculations through an analysis process and performs adjustment calculations based on recorded findings.
- Reviews customer information on a regular basis, completing maintenance and updating customer accounts to verify results and accuracy.
- Sets up and maintains office filing systems, databases, and logs. Accesses databases to establish, retrieve, review, update, track, and revise a variety of office records. Performs queries and compiles routine reports from various data sources. Assembles data for inclusion in narrative and statistical reports. Creates and updates office spreadsheets.
- Establishes and maintains confidential alphabetical, chronological and/or subject matter files and records. Locates, extracts and summarizes information from files for preparation of reports to respond to inquiries, routine requests or complaints. Determines release of information according to established procedures and confidentiality.
- Codes and transfers data from manual records to contemporary data processing formats.
- Uses automated office systems, such as word processing equipment or a computer, to prepare a variety of letters, memos, and other material from draft or specific instructions. Selects the appropriate letter or memo format, proofreads and edits documents for grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and prepares documents for distribution or mail. Originates procedural correspondence such as form letters and routine notices to respond to requests for information or to begin office processes.
- Orders Supplies, processes spending requests, and purchase orders. Balances and reconciles records.
- Greets and directs clients and visitors. Responds to inquiries of a routine nature regarding County department, and/or program policies in person, by telephone, or by regular or electronic mail. Collects information regarding more complex inquiries and refers to appropriate staff for follow-up as necessary.
- Resolves customer complaints by collecting and analyzing information and refers to appropriate staff in accordance with SOP's.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Graduation from a recognized high school
plus
two 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
- Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles and practices.
- Knowledge of office functions, procedures, and methods.
- Knowledge of Workday and payroll functions and processing.
- Ability to understand and explain governmental rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Ability to maintain a wide variety of complete accounting records.
- Ability to use office machines and Equipment necessary to perform the duties required of the position.
- Good customer service and ability to understand, assist and correct payroll issues in Workday.
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: Account Clerk II - Fire Department
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You can 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.
Conditions of Employment
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, Maryland, 21204
Pay Schedule I, Grade 19, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
A vacancy exists in the Fire Department.
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 experiences 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 can 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.
Examples of Duties
Under general supervision, prepares and maintains complete payroll and related records or performs complete accounting clerical work involving budgeting, procurement, collection, disbursement, and related functions; and does related work as required.
Essential Functions
- Validates billing calculations through an analysis process and performs adjustment calculations based on recorded findings.
- Reviews customer information on a regular basis, completing maintenance and updating customer accounts to verify results and accuracy.
- Sets up and maintains office filing systems, databases, and logs. Accesses databases to establish, retrieve, review, update, track, and revise a variety of office records. Performs queries and compiles routine reports from various data sources. Assembles data for inclusion in narrative and statistical reports. Creates and updates office spreadsheets.
- Establishes and maintains confidential alphabetical, chronological and/or subject matter files and records. Locates, extracts and summarizes information from files for preparation of reports to respond to inquiries, routine requests or complaints. Determines release of information according to established procedures and confidentiality.
- Codes and transfers data from manual records to contemporary data processing formats.
- Uses automated office systems, such as word processing equipment or a computer, to prepare a variety of letters, memos, and other material from draft or specific instructions. Selects the appropriate letter or memo format, proofreads and edits documents for grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and prepares documents for distribution or mail. Originates procedural correspondence such as form letters and routine notices to respond to requests for information or to begin office processes.
- Orders Supplies, processes spending requests, and purchase orders. Balances and reconciles records.
- Greets and directs clients and visitors. Responds to inquiries of a routine nature regarding County department, and/or program policies in person, by telephone, or by regular or electronic mail. Collects information regarding more complex inquiries and refers to appropriate staff for follow-up as necessary.
- Resolves customer complaints by collecting and analyzing information and refers to appropriate staff in accordance with SOP's.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Graduation from a recognized high school
plus
two 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
- Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles and practices.
- Knowledge of office functions, procedures, and methods.
- Knowledge of Workday and payroll functions and processing.
- Ability to understand and explain governmental rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Ability to maintain a wide variety of complete accounting records.
- Ability to use office machines and Equipment necessary to perform the duties required of the position.
- Good customer service and ability to understand, assist and correct payroll issues in Workday.
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: Account Clerk II - Fire Department
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You can 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.
Conditions of Employment
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.
Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Salary
Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
Salary : $37,724 - $43,418
