Junior Accountant

City of Hartford
CT , CT
$42.1K-$59K a year
Full-time

Description

Vacancy is in the Department of Finance. Under supervision, provides fiscal management assistance to city departments by performing beginning level professional accounting and auditing functions;

supervises the detailed operation of an accounting procedure. Reviews accounting procedures and recommends improvements.

Performs pre-audit functions involving purchase orders, invoices, receiving reports, reports of receipts, payrolls, and related functions.

Prepares general ledger and subsidiary ledger entries. Performs post-audit of department or agency accounting records. Prepares special financial reports and periodic financial statements.

May supervise an account procedure by planning and directing the work of clerical personnel. Performs related work as required.

This is a CHPEA union position and the hours of work are 40 per week.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The examination will consist of rating your training and experience as contained on your application. The examination may also include a written test, an oral test, or a combination thereof.

All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The test is designed to measure : Knowledge of :

Basic accounting theories, principles and practices, and of office methods and procedures.

Ability to :

  • Supervise the maintenance of accounting records;
  • Evaluate an accounting system and to develop improvements;
  • Assist in the preparation of accounting statements and reports, and to assist in the audit of the financial records of the City;
  • Establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with City officials, employees and the public.

Qualifications

Open to all applicants who meet the following qualifications :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or graduation from a recognized school of accounting.

A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION. A DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

HARTFORD RESIDENCY IS PREFERRED : Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application.

A completed CITY OF HARTFORD RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.

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