[Adopted 8-18-2009 by Ord. No. 2559]
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There is hereby created the position of Accounting Assistant, who will, under direction, perform preliminary accounting work involved in preparing financial records and in maintaining an accounting system as well as performing other related duties.
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The examples of work set forth in this article are for illustration purposes only. The particular person holding this position may not perform all duties listed, and additionally, all duties performed on the job may not be listed herein.
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Under close supervision, performs preliminary and routine accounting work involved in auditing accounts.
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Makes routine inspections of varied financial transactions and records to ensure that concerned regulations and accounting procedures are observed.
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May assist in compiling financial and other statements and reports using basic data.
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Makes preliminary investigations, examinations, and audits of books and financial records, and assists in the preparation of reports.
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May assist in preparing routine accounting and statistical tabulations.
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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.
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May assist in preparing routine accounting reports.
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Maintains records and files.
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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.
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Education: satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester-hour credits at an accredited college or university, including a minimum of 12 semester-hour credits in accounting courses.
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Note: satisfactory completion of 12 semester-hour credits in accounting courses at an accredited college or university and two years of experience in phases of auditing and accounting operations may be substituted for the required education.
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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.
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Knowledge and abilities:
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Knowledge of the work involved in the general fields of accounting and auditing.
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Ability to learn principles, procedures, and techniques used in accounting work and to apply these to specific situations.
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Ability to learn various business machines commonly used in accounting and auditing work.
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Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
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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.
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Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.