Accounting Assistant III- Department of Recreation & Parks

Baltimore City•North Fort Myers, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

An Accounting Assistant III prepares financial statements and records, examines accounts and records for compliance with accounting procedures, adjusts a variety of accounts and performs a wide range of specialized calculation and analysis work. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or 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. The work requires minimal physical exertion.

Requirements

Have a high school diploma or GED certification from an accredited institution.
Have five years of experience in bookkeeping or in reconciling payroll journals and records.
Completion of two years of college in accounting may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of bookkeeping.
Knowledge of standard payroll practices, systems, terminology and procedures.
Skill in performing data evaluation, analysis calculation and processing.
Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
Ability to maintain a wide variety of accounts.
Ability to deal courteously with other employees and the public.
Ability to conduct research and to resolve inquiries and problems.
Ability to train office support personnel.
Ability to prepare financial reports.
Ability to make adjustments to a variety of accounts.
Ability to recommend modifications in bookkeeping and accounting procedures.