ACCOUNTANT - 10611

About the role

This is entry-level professional accounting work in the application of accounting and auditing principles, methods, and procedures in the establishment, analysis, and maintenance of fiscal records.

Employees in this class perform professional accounting and auditing work of routine difficulty according to established procedures and regulations. Employees may also assist higher level accountants in providing specific analyses, interpretations, and preparation of complex financial reports.

Work may involve keeping all accounting records in an agency having a basic accounting system, which includes maintaining less complex control accounts; or reviewing accounting reports submitted by field staff. Other employees in this class perform various phases of complex audits and make professional decisions and judgments in accordance with generally accepted auditing and accounting practices.

This work involves planning, performing, and reporting on less complex audits. Employees work under general supervision, and instructions are usually given only when they begin new work or when new procedures are instituted. Work may be reviewed during any phase and/or at completion to ensure work conforms to professional standards.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* four-year college or university with a major in Accounting. Applicants may apply for this position during their last semester of college; however, applicants will be required to submit documentation verifying completion of the Bachelor’s degree to the hiring agency prior to beginning work.

Additional Requirement(s)

• Applicants must submit an official college transcript for each accredited* postsecondary academic institution attended. Applicants can upload their transcripts when applying online. Official transcripts which have been previously submitted to State Personnel will not need to be resubmitted. (You may call to verify your transcripts are on file)
• For complete information regarding State Personnel’s degree acceptance, accreditation, and foreign education credential policies,

• This position is open to all applicants
• Evaluation of Education as shown on application will comprise 100% of the final score for the open-competitive register
• Click the “Apply” link above and complete the online application.

Complete Your Application Carefully

Your application must include detailed information about your education and work experience so we can determine your eligibility for the position.

Before submitting your application

• Make sure your application is updated to include your current or most recent employment.
• Do not combine multiple jobs into one Work Experience entry. List each employer, job, promotion, or change in job title separately, with accurate beginning and ending dates and a complete, detailed description of the duties performed for each separate job.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected and cannot be supplemented or revised after submission.

Additional information

Please note: A resume, if attached, will not be considered in the evaluation process for placement on the eligible list. Only education and work experience documented in the appropriate sections of the completed application will be reviewed for qualification and evaluation purposes.

Application must be received by 5:00 pm on the application deadline date shown above.

After You Apply

Check your application status regularly for updates on your progress in the recruitment process. Additional information about application status messages is available in the FAQs section of our website under Applying for a Job.

*For complete information on State Personnel’s degree acceptance, accreditation, and foreign education credential policies,