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Assistant II - Accounting

Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore, MD, United States
Full-time
Part-time

Performs a variety of moderately complex accounting clerical tasks in support of accounting, budget, and / or business management functions.

Assists accountants, analysts, or business managers in preparing financial statements and records, processing payments or deposits, examining accounts and records for compliance with accounting procedures and City Schools' policy, and / or managing financial and business affairs.

Maintains journals, balances, adjusts and reconciles accounts and records. May assist in monitoring budgets and the procurement of equipment, supplies and services.

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Essential Functions

  • Compiles, assembles, and prepares financial reports, statements, statistical and fiscal tabulations and charts.
  • Inputs data, record and verify details of financial transactions in journals, ledgers, and automated systems.
  • Posts encumbrances, expenditures, revenues, deposits, disbursements, fee charges, and balances to journals, ledgers and records.
  • Allocates costs to a variety of accounts according to established procedures.
  • Receives and verifies monies, prepares receipts and makes deposits.
  • Processes requests for monies from accounts and confirms the availability of funds.
  • Reconciles and balance accounts and notifies personnel of overexpenditures.
  • Examines and verifies accounts, records, vouchers, claims, invoices, payroll records, checks and supporting documentation for accuracy and conformance with established procedures and regulations, and makes adjustments as necessary.
  • Makes computations for and prepare invoices and other documents.
  • Contacts vendors, departmental personnel, grant recipients and others to obtain and provide information and resolve discrepancies.
  • Maintain and reconcile fixed assets inventory records.
  • Review bookkeeping and accounting procedures and recommends modifications.
  • Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follow federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

COMPETENCIES

Customer Focus - Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; acts with stakeholders in mind;

values importance of providing high-quality customer service.

Interpersonal Skills - Builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact to diffuse tense situations;

can put others at ease and disarm hostility.

Managing Relationships - Responds and relates well to people in all positions; is seen as a team player and is cooperative;

looks for common ground and solves problems for the good of all.

Functional / Technical Skills - Possesses required functional and technical knowledge and skill to accomplish job tasks at a high level;

demonstrates active interest and ability to enhance and apply new functional skills.

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Maximum Salary 22.36

Minimum Salary 18.17

Desired Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Three years bookkeeping, accounting clerical or related experience.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of bookkeeping.
  • Skill in performing mathematical computations.
  • Skill in operating calculators, manual and automated office equipment.
  • Proficient knowledge and skill in the use of computer applications such as Microsoft Office. Skill in the use of Excel or similar financial software preferred.
  • Ability to recommend modifications in bookkeeping and accounting procedures.
  • Ability to interact effectively verbally and in written form with other employees and the public.
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Full time or Part time Full time

Additional Details

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following :

  • Completed online application
  • Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
  • Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
  • Must provide three (3) professional references to include : name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
  • All documentation / certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
  • All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link : http : / / www.

baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E.

North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

This position is affiliated with the Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel (PSRP) bargaining unit.

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