Accounting Assistant III

Job Summary

Performs semi-routine accounting activities in the maintenance of accounting, financial, and payroll records.

Job Functions

Performs semi-routine accounting activities in the maintenance of accounting, financial, and payroll records according to established practices and procedures. Works toward assigned objectives.

Makes decisions when general instructions, established methods and defined precedents indicate action to be taken. Some important questions outside the normal policies and procedures are referred to the supervisor.

Compiles budgetary and financial information.

Advises others concerning records, reports, policies, and procedures.

Reviews and participates in the preparation of purchase requisitions; processes and audits routine vouchers, accounting documents, and personnel forms.

Posts to journals, ledgers, or unit records using standardized routines or system- wide electronic system.

May supervise designated personnel; performs the same or closely related work as those supervised.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school degree with two-three years accounting experience. Two years experience equates to one year of post-high school education.

Job Family

Accounting/Finance

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

EEO Category

Clerical (non-supervisory)

Rev. Date

03/03/05

Job Key

30000013

Pay Grade

34