Accountant I

Responsibilities Under close supervision, performs routine professional accounting and pre-audit work. Trains and assists in the preparation and analysis of complex accounting reports and financial statements related to accounts. Verifies and reconciles general ledger accounts. Prepares journal entries to record retirement and investment activity. Resolves bookkeeping errors. Reviews and verifies manager invoices for payment and prepares necessary correspondence. Assists with closing procedures and other year‑end operations. Assists with the pre‑auditing of accounts, ledgers, journals, and other accounting records. Assists in preparing detailed statistical reports and analysis. Assists in special accounting, financial, and procedural studies. Examples of Other Duties May lead or supervise accounting clerical personnel. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an A.A. degree in accounting plus at least two years’ experience in accounting, auditing or bookkeeping OR possession of an accounting certificate from an accredited college or university plus at least three years’ experience. Proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school is required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level) Knowledge of accounting, cost accounting, and auditing theory, principles, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of automated accounting systems. Knowledge of governmental budgeting and accounting. Ability to maintain complex accounting records. Ability to analyze accounts, ledgers, journals, and other accounting records and statements. Ability to prepare accounting reports, analyses and statements. Ability to prepare statistical reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance) Knowledge of County organization and budgeting system. Knowledge of County accounting systems and practices. Knowledge of grant and capital accounting procedures. Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing performance of duties. Skill in maintaining complex accounting records. Skill in analyzing accounts, ledgers, journals, and other accounting records and statements. Skill in preparing accounting reports, analyses, and statements. Skill in preparing statistical reports. Ability to lead and instruct others. Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may involve walking, standing, and other limited physical activities. Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baltimore County, MD