Pay Schedule I, Grade 19, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
A vacancy exists in the Fire Department, Administrative Services.
 
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.Under general supervision, prepares and maintains complete payroll and related records or performs complete accounting clerical work involving budgeting, procurement, collection, disbursement, and related functions; and does related work as required.
 Essential Functions

• Validates billing calculations through an analysis process and performs adjustment calculations based on recorded findings.
• Reviews customer information on a regular basis, completing maintenance and updating customer accounts to verify results and accuracy. 
• Sets up and maintains office filing systems, databases, and logs. Accesses databases to establish, retrieve, review, update, track, and revise a variety of office records. Performs queries and compiles routine reports from various data sources. Assembles data for inclusion in narrative and statistical reports. Creates and updates office spreadsheets.
• Establishes and maintains confidential alphabetical, chronological and/or subject matter files and records. Locates, extracts and summarizes information from files for preparation of reports to respond to inquiries, routine requests or complaints. Determines release of information according to established procedures and confidentiality.
• Codes and transfers data from manual records to contemporary data processing formats.
• Uses automated office systems, such as word processing equipment or a computer, to prepare a variety of letters, memos, and other material from draft or specific instructions. Selects the appropriate letter or memo format, proofreads and edits documents for grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and prepares documents for distribution or mail. Originates procedural correspondence such as form letters and routine notices to respond to requests for information or to begin office processes. 
• Orders Supplies, processes spending requests, and purchase orders. Balances and reconciles records.
• Greets and directs clients and visitors. Responds to inquiries of a routine nature regarding County department, and/or program policies in person, by telephone, or by regular or electronic mail. Collects information regarding more complex inquiries and refers to appropriate staff for follow-up as necessary.
• Resolves customer complaints by collecting and analyzing information and refers to appropriate staff in accordance with SOP's.

Required Qualifications
Graduation from a recognized high school
plus
two years' experience in bookkeeping, accounting or auditing work.
(Additional education in bookkeeping, accounting, or auditing may be substituted, on a year-for-year basis, for the required experience. Additional experience as described by the duties of the position may be substituted, on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of four years.)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles and practices. 
• Knowledge of office functions, procedures, and methods. 
• Knowledge of Workday and payroll functions and processing.
• Ability to understand and explain governmental rules, regulations, and procedures. 
• Ability to maintain a wide variety of complete accounting records. 
• Ability to use office machines and Equipment necessary to perform the duties required of the position.
• Good customer service and ability to understand, assist and correct payroll issues in Workday.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Account Clerk II - Fire Department
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.