Assistant II - Accounting

Performs a variety of moderately complex accounting clerical tasks in support of accounting, budget, and/or business management functions. Assists accountants, analysts, or business managers in preparing financial statements and records, processing payments or deposits, examining accounts and records for compliance with accounting procedures and City Schools' policy, and/or managing financial and business affairs. Maintains journals, balances, adjusts and reconciles accounts and records. May assist in monitoring budgets and the procurement of equipment, supplies and services.

Essential Functions

• Compiles, assembles, and prepares financial reports, statements, statistical and fiscal tabulations and charts.
• Inputs data, record and verify details of financial transactions in journals, ledgers, and automated systems.
• Posts encumbrances, expenditures, revenues, deposits, disbursements, fee charges, and balances to journals, ledgers and records.
• Allocates costs to a variety of accounts according to established procedures.
• Receives and verifies monies, prepares receipts and makes deposits.
• Processes requests for monies from accounts and confirms the availability of funds.
• Reconciles and balance accounts and notifies personnel of overexpenditures.
• Examines and verifies accounts, records, vouchers, claims, invoices, payroll records, checks and supporting documentation for accuracy and conformance with established procedures and regulations, and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Makes computations for and prepare invoices and other documents.
• Contacts vendors, departmental personnel, grant recipients and others to obtain and provide information and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets inventory records.
• Review bookkeeping and accounting procedures and recommends modifications.
• Utilizes resources appropriately to complete work in the most efficient manner; proactively communicates the status of work; participates and contributes fully as a team member; and exercises sound judgment and decision-making skills to resolve sensitive matters.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, administrative regulations, and professional standards.
  
  
  

Maximum Salary 68902.00

Minimum Salary 45240.00

Desired Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years bookkeeping, accounting clerical or related experience.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of bookkeeping.
• Skill in performing mathematical computations.
• Skill in operating calculators, manual and automated office equipment.
• Proficient knowledge and skill in the use of computer applications such as Microsoft Office. Skill in the use of Excel or similar financial software preferred.
• Ability to recommend modifications in bookkeeping and accounting procedures.
• Ability to interact effectively verbally and in written form with other employees and the public.
• Unless expressly stated otherwise with respect to the qualifications indicated in the position description, City Schools reserves the right to consider other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
• Ability to interact with diverse constituencies and convey complicated information with tact and diplomacy.
• Proficient skill in the use of technical computer applications, including electronic databases, case management systems, and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Skill in research, presenting, and explaining policies and procedures, assembling data, preparing complex reports, and formulating and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with school system employees and managers at all levels, as well as government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize changing assignments, and organize busy workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure, while exercising excellent attention to detail.
  
  
  

Full time or Part time Full time

Additional Details

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application
  
  
  

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is affiliated with the Paraprofessional and School-Related Personnel (PSRP) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement System.

In accordance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. Please note, this is not the hiring range. The hiring range for this position is ($45,240 - $53,372.)