Senior Accounting Clerk – Grants & Budgets

Baltimore County, MD; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County Government is seeking an Account Clerk III in Towson, MD. The role involves preparing and auditing complex accounting records, maintaining financial data, and supporting budget activities. The position requires a high school diploma plus four years of related experience, with substitutions allowed for additional education.

Applicants must provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education. Medical and background checks are required for employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with 4 years of accounting-related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis up to four years.
• Proof of licenses, certifications, and education must be submitted with each application.
• Examination procedure includes evaluation of training and experience as stated on the application.
• Medical examination and employment background investigation required for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and prepares periodic fiscal reports and financial data.
• Reviews vouchers and funds availability; coordinates adjustments as required.
• Analyzes revenue and expenditures; prepares grant billings and coordinates grant activities.
• Audits totals for accounts and reviews work for accuracy and completeness.
• Posts charges to ledgers and maintains suspense logs; prepares various entries.
• Assists in budget preparation and forecasting; analyzes historical data.
• Prepares required reports and maintains filing systems.
• Transfers data from manual records to data processing formats.
• Enters and retrieves information using data entry devices; basic word processing.
• May assign and review work of subordinate personnel.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Accounting knowledge

Auditing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baltimore County Government is seeking an Account Clerk III in Towson, MD. The role involves preparing and auditing complex accounting records, maintaining financial data, and supporting budget activities. The position requires a high school diploma plus four years of related experience, with substitutions allowed for additional education.

Applicants must provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education. Medical and background checks are required for employment.