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Accounting Technician

Employer
Prince George's County Public Schools
Location
Upper Marlboro, MD, US
Salary
Competitive
Job Title:
Accounting Technician

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Organization Name:
Instructional Technology

Department Description:

The Accounting Technician is responsible for account keeping and office related financial activities. Employees in this class perform skilled financial, bookkeeping, and clerical tasks in a central office setting. An Accounting Technician performs work assignments in support of other administrative and program activities such as data entry. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Administrative Secretary.

Brief Description:

This is a ACE/AFSCME, Local 2250 Position - Pay Table 700 - Grade 17

Hourly Range: $19.72 - $38.25 (external candidates may not be placed above Step 6 $26.09 due to contractual requirements)

CLOSING DATE: August 21, 2018

Detailed Description:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Receives telephone calls and office visitors, answers inquiries, processes mail, prepares routing correspondence and screens those, which in his/her judgement can be handled by other offices, and tactfully refers them as appropriate;

    Prepares and signs standard letters, interoffice forms, requisitions and similar documents;

  • Prepares necessary budget and financial management documents; advises the supervisor of changes and provides status reports;
  • Coordinates and manages the equipment inventory including material transfer forms, self-insurance forms and employee equipment reports;
  • Manages and processes the department's payroll, including workshop and substitute payroll; keeps accurate records and reports for the Executive Director;
  • Develops and maintains individual spreadsheets for trainings;
  • Serves as back-up to Administrative Assistant;
  • Reviews and monitors monthly account manager reports;
  • Assists in processing a variety of administrative information and data using Google Drive;
  • Performs various clerical duties and responsibilities in support of the organization's program(s) and operations;
  • Reviews correspondence, reports and other papers prepared for superior's signature to assure conformance with administrative instructions and requirements;
  • Assures the timely completion of correspondence and reports to determine the status and progress of special projects; liaisons with other departments;
  • Maintains records and prepares reports; gathers and compiles information for and assists in preparing the annual budget request; monitors expenditures with respect to budget limitations; confers with superior about the status of accounts and initiates reallocation of funds as instructed; and
  • Performs other general office and related duties as assigned.


  • Job Requirements:

    The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
  • Good Knowledge of general bookkeeping practices, business English, spelling, arithmetic, modern office practices, procedures and equipment;
  • Some knowledge of school accounting and bookkeeping procedures;
  • Ability to make decisions in accordance with school system policies and procedures;
  • Ability to perform a wide range of standard office clerical tasks quickly and efficiently;
  • Ability to treat information, data, and records confidentially;
  • Thorough knowledge of Oracle, Microsoft Office, ERO, Google Suite including mail, calendar, drive, and docs.
  • Ability to work harmoniously with administrative staff and the central office staff, ability to learn information processing and data entry from remote terminals;

  • EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

    Completion of a standard high school diploma or GED with considerable responsible accounting, clerical and secretarial experience, some of which shall have involved the maintenance of school accounts, preferably supplemented by bookkeeping and accounting courses; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

    CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

    None required.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    None

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, listen, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

    WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

    The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

    Additional Details:

    Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

    Based on the settlement agreement reached in Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor v. Prince George's County Board of Education, OALJ Case No. 2011-LCA-00026, PGCPS is ineligible to sponsor foreign nationals for U.S. employment under any temporary or permanent visa program. As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

    How To Apply:

    To submit an application online select apply.

    Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration. If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the Employee Support Center & Substitute Services at 301-780-2191.

    Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.



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