Accounting Assistant III- Department of Recreation & Parks

Salary Range: $45,503.00- $54,309.00 Annually 

Our Benefits                                       

The city offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits  

Get to Know Us 

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits plans. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team!               

Job Summary:  

A Building Repairer maintains and repairs the physical structures and utility systems of public buildings. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in and outside of public buildings where such conditions as the seasonal extremes of weather, cramped spaces and working at heights from ladders and scaffolding may be encountered. The work requires moderate physical exertion involving the movement of lumber, cement, pipes, and masonry products.

Minimum Qualifications:                             

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:  

Education: Have a high school diploma or GED certification from an accredited institution.

AND 

Experience: Have five years of experience in bookkeeping or in reconciling payroll journals and records.

OR 

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Completion of two years of college in accounting may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: N/A.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of bookkeeping.

• Knowledge of standard payroll practices, systems, terminology and procedures.

• Skill in performing data evaluation, analysis calculation and processing.

• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.

• Ability to maintain a wide variety of accounts.

• Ability to deal courteously with other employees and the public.

• Ability to conduct research and to resolve inquiries and problems.

• Ability to train office support personnel.

• Ability to prepare financial reports.

• Ability to make adjustments to a variety of accounts.

Additional Information

NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Background Check                                        

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointments to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

Probation 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Eligibility 

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.                                                             

Education Accreditation 

Applicants’ education must be o