Public Sector Accounting Systems Analyst

City of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Baltimore is seeking an Accounting Systems Analyst to analyze diverse accounting systems. This role has no supervisory responsibilities and reports to a technical superior. Work is performed in a standard office setting with a conventional workweek.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in accounting and five years of accounting experience, with equivalency options available. A criminal background check and six-month probation are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of experience in performing accounting work.
• Equivalency notes: 30 credits in accounting and business law, 6 credits in statistics or data processing; 2 years of accounting systems analysis may substitute for five years.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of accounting principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of maintenance and implementation of accounting systems, methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of data processing and records management as they apply to accounting.
• Knowledge of auditing procedures and techniques.
• Ability to perform accounting systems analysis.
• Ability to resolve accounting problems and provide technical accounting advice.
• Ability to present clear oral and written reports.

Skills

Accounting principles

Accounting systems analysis

Auditing procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Equivalency notes

Job description

The City of Baltimore is seeking an Accounting Systems Analyst to analyze diverse accounting systems. This role has no supervisory responsibilities and reports to a technical superior. Work is performed in a standard office setting with a conventional workweek.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in accounting and five years of accounting experience, with equivalency options available. A criminal background check and six-month probation are part of the process.