About the Position:  
Incumbents in this class are responsible for responding to general inquiries from County agencies, contractors, and the general public, post and balance accounts payable to appropriate funds and appropriation accounts. Work usually requires the operation of a calculator, computer, fax machine, copier, and printer.
This position will process and provide maintenance of accounting and financial records within the County SAP system. Incumbents in this position will create financial transactions including posting information to accounting journals or accounting software from source documents such as supplier invoices. This position may also reconcile accounts to assure their accuracy.What You'll Do: 

• Prepares and processes payments according to established procedures, verifying data, posting account information, researching and resolving discrepancies in
  account information, entering information into SAP, and/ or reconciling computer-generated checks against backup documents.
• Maintains general and subsidiary records by posting entries, balancing against other documents, and preparing reports utilizing automated systems. 
• Provides detailed information upon request on regulations, laws, and codes.
• Responds to agency and vendor inquiries regarding the status of payments.

What You'll Need: 

• Must have experience at the Account Clerk II level equal to the length of the probationary period; or, 
• One (1) year of college coursework which included accounting, bookkeeping, or financial management plus six (6) months of experience performing complex accounting/ bookkeeping functions with data processing applications.
• Responds to agency and vendor inquiries regarding the status of payments.
• Resolves various problems regarding payments to vendors.
• Posts and controls receipt and disbursement journals and cash balance ledgers to update balances.

• Any equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experiences will also be accepted.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient with Mircosoft Office products.
• Experience with SAP ERP Financial System

EXAMINATION: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be administered an online examination to demonstrate proficiency in administrative duties and computer software programs. Applicants must pass the online proficiency examination in order to be considered for this position.
 
DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY: Candidates will be selected from a temporary register of eligible candidates, which will become effective approximately four (4) weeks after the closing date. Once a selection has been made, the register will expire.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States.
 
 This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/e-verify.
 
Internal Applicants: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a not qualified rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.