Account Clerk II - Department of Corrections

Towson

Monday, 04 May 2026

Pay Schedule I, Grade 20, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week. A vacancy exists in the Department of Corrections. 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. 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. Examples of Duties Under general supervision, prepares and maintains complete payroll and related records for a County agency or performs complete accounting clerical work involving budgeting, procurement, collection, disbursement, and related functions; and does related work as required. Prepares and maintains complete payroll and personnel records for a County agency. Acts as liaison between agency personnel and other agencies regarding payroll administration, responds to inquiries, and resolves problems regarding the same. Prepares journal entries, posts charges and other financial data to general and special ledgers, maintains suspense logs and ledgers, reviews and monitors vouchers, and processes direct payment invoices and requests. Reviews, checks, and recomputes calculations for accuracy and completeness. Audits daily, weekly, monthly totals for accounts. Makes routine computations based on established rates and formulas and handles routine taxpayer inquiries as needed. Maintains various account-related files including master files for computerized systems. Enters and retrieves information using data entry devices and performs word processing functions relative to the skill level necessary to perform the duties listed above. Qualifications Training and Experience: 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: Good knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles and practices. Good knowledge of office functions, procedures, and methods. Ability to understand 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. 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.

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