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GovernmentJobs.com lists this Apprentice Accountant opportunity in wallingford, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title
Municipal Accountant
Location
Wallingford, CT
Salary
$27.47 - $37.18 Hourly
Job Description
Combines work experience with formal schooling in study of Municipal Accounting.
Examples Of Duties
According to assignment, may maintain or supervise maintenance of accounting records, examine and/or prepare vouchers, claims, invoices, payrolls, checks and other documents relating to fiscal matters, reconcile accounts and inventory records; maintain ledgers and records; assist in preparation of annual budget; prepare financial statements; do related work as required; under direction, may perform or supervise activities in Purchasing, or other offices as assigned. In addition to above, will participate in an educational program as approved by the Comptroller and Human Resources Director, attending evening classes in subjects pertinent to Municipal Accounting at a recognized college or university.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Must have the proper educational credits to be eligible for enrollment in evening classes in subjects pertinent to Municipal Accounting in a recognized college or university. Some knowledge of office management; some knowledge of accounting principles and methods; some knowledge of purchasing and inventory principles and methods; considerable ability to prepare and maintain comprehensive records; considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, associates and the public; ability to operate or become proficient in operation of office machines; considerable ability in written and oral expression; ability to understand and interpret complex written or oral instructions; ability to analyze situations and use judgment in the solution of problems; ability to plan the work of others and to train and supervise for effective performance.
Minimum Qualifications: Not less than two (2) years of work experience involving clerical and general office responsibilities, plus graduation from high school, or its equivalent, which must be sufficient to permit entrance into classes pertaining to Municipal Accounting in a recognized college or university.
Supplemental Information
Maximum Applications Received: This posting will close immediately once the 50th application has been submitted and received by the Human Resources Department. This posting only remains open till the closing date listed above in the event that 50 applications have not been received.
To Apply: Please visit
Applications are also available at the Department of Human Resources located in Room #301 of the Town Hall, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492.
Benefits
Define Benefit Pension Plan (Cash Balance Plan for new hires) Full-Time Employee
Optional (non-matching) 457-B Retirement Plan (403B If Hired in Education Department) Full-Time Employees
Paid Sick Leave (Based on Collective Bargaining Agreements) & CT Sick Time Leave Full-Time Employees
CT Sick Time Leave Part-Time Employees
Paid Vacation Leave (Based on Collective Bargaining Agreements) Full-Time Employees
Individual & Family Health & Dental Insurance (High-Deductible Health Plan with a Health Saving Account & Some PPOs) Full-Time Employees
13 Paid Holidays Full-Time Employees
Employer Paid Life Insurance Full-Time Employees
Worksite address
wallingford, CT, 06495, US
Who can apply
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