Junior Accountant Jobs

Vacancy is in the Health and Human Services Department. Under supervision, provides fiscal management assistance to city departments by performing beginning level professional accounting and auditing functions; supervises the detailed operation of an accounting procedure. Reviews accounting procedures and recommends improvements. Performs pre-audit functions involving purchase orders, invoices, receiving reports, reports of receipts, payrolls, and related functions. Prepares general ledger and subsidiary ledger entries. Performs post-audit of department or agency accounting records. Prepares special financial reports and periodic financial statements. May supervise an account procedure by planning and directing the work of clerical personnel. Performs related work as required.

This is a CHPEA union position and the hours of work are 40 per week.

The examination will consist of rating your training and experience as contained on your application. The examination may also include a written test, an oral test, or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The test is designed to measure: Knowledge of basic accounting theories, principles and practices, and of office methods and procedures; Ability to supervise the maintenance of accounting records; Ability to evaluate an accounting system and to develop improvements; Ability to assist in the preparation of accounting statements and reports, and to assist in the audit of the financial records of the City; Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with City officials, employees and the public.