Job Specification
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
(ALL JURISDICTIONS)
DEFINITION
Under direction performs preliminary accounting work involved
in preparing financial records and in maintaining an accounting
system; does other related duties.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not
perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Under close supervision, performs preliminary and routine
accounting work involved in auditing accounts.
Make routine inspections of varied financial transactions and
records to ensure that concerned regulations and accounting
procedures are observed.
May assist in compiling financial and other statements and
reports using basic data.
Make preliminary investigations, examinations, and audits of
books and financial records, and assists in the preparation of
reports.
May assist in preparing routine accounting and statistical
tabulations.
Performs preliminary work involved in auditing and recording
expense invoices, and assists in the preparation of audits and
edits, reports of cost, and other financial summaries and
statements.
May assist in preparing routine accounting reports.
Maintains records and files
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by
the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Satisfactory completion of at least sixty (60) semester hour
credits at an accredited college or university including a
minimum of twelve (12) semester hour credits in accounting
courses.
NOTE: Satisfactory completion of twelve (12) semester hour
credits in accounting courses at an accredited college or
university and two (2) years of experience in phases of auditing
and accounting operations may be substituted for the required
education.
NOTE: In local government, possession of a valid certificate
as a Certified Municipal Finance Officer issued by the New Jersey
Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government
Services, may be substituted for the educational requirement.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential
duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the work involved in the general fields of
accounting and auditing.
Ability to learn principles, procedures, and techniques used
in accounting work and to apply these to specific situations.
Ability to perform mathematical computations accurately and
with reasonable speed.
Ability to learn various business machines commonly used
in accounting and auditing work.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency,
office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate
in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered
as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as
long as they can perform essential functions of the job with
or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation
cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue
hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job Spec Code | Variant | State, Local or Common | Class of Service | Work Week | State Class Code | Local Class Code | Salary Range | Note | 50451 | | C | C | 35 | 14 | 12 | A13 | - | This job specification is for state and local government use. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
6/11/2014 |
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