Accounting System Analyst - Department of Finance

Accounting Systems Analyst

Salary Range: $73,897.00 - $118,515.00 Annually

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Class Definition

An Accounting Systems Analyst analyzes a variety of accounting systems. The work of this class involves no supervisory responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Minimum Qualifications

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

Education: Have a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.

And

Experience: Have five years of experience in performing accounting work. Or

Equivalency Notes: Have equivalent combination of education and experience including 30 credits in accounting and business law and 6 additional credits in statistics or data processing. Two years of experience performing accounting systems analysis work may be substituted for the five years of experience in performing accounting work.

**Application Deadline: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.**

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles and procedures used in the maintenance, development and implementation of accounting systems, methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures analysis, data processing and records and forms management as they apply to accounting.
• Knowledge of auditing procedures and techniques.
• Ability to perform accounting systems analysis.
• Ability to resolve accounting problems and to give technical accounting advice and assistance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with work associates and City agency representatives.
• Ability to present clear, concise oral and written reports of findings and recommendations.

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month's probation.

Eligibility

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Education Accreditation

Applicants' education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at

Selection Process

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Note: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Financial Disclosure

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.

Your Recruiter: Ayomide Arodoye

If you have any questions, please contact Ayomide Arodoye, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at View email address on click.appcast.io

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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