Accounting Assistant III: Financial & Payroll Support

baltimorecity; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Baltimore is seeking an Accounting Assistant III to prepare financial statements and maintain accounts. The role involves examining accounts for compliance, adjusting various ledgers, and performing detailed financial analyses in a conventional office setting.

The position requires five years of bookkeeping experience or equivalent education, with a strong knowledge of payroll practices and accounting procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
• Five years of experience in bookkeeping or in reconciling payroll journals and records.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience; or completion of two years of college in accounting may substitute for the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and records, examine accounts for compliance with accounting procedures, and adjust a variety of accounts.
• Perform a wide range of specialized calculation and analysis work with minimal supervision.
• Incumbents receive moderate supervision and perform in a standard office setting.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll reconciliation

Data evaluation

Account maintenance

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college in accounting

Government accounting experience

Job description

City of Baltimore is seeking an Accounting Assistant III to prepare financial statements and maintain accounts. The role involves examining accounts for compliance, adjusting various ledgers, and performing detailed financial analyses in a conventional office setting.

The position requires five years of bookkeeping experience or equivalent education, with a strong knowledge of payroll practices and accounting procedures.