University System of Maryland

         Job Class Specification




TITLE: ACCOUNTING CLERK II                     JOB CODE: N06AC2
FLSA: NONEXEMPT                                JOB TYPE: SYSTEMWIDE
EEO6:  H40                                     JOB FAMILY/SERIES: FIN     
IPED-SOC: 43-3031

APPROVED BY: Chancellor Donald N. Langenberg  EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/1996


JOB SUMMARY


Under general supervision, performs moderately complex accounting
clerical or bookeeping tasks to support accounts payable/receivable,
payroll, timekeeping, auditing and/or other accounting functions.
Post journal entries, processes payments, and verifies accuracy of
data.


PRIMARY DUTIES


1.  Assists in collecting and compiling data for inclusion in budget
    documents, finanical statements, and other reports.


2.  Assists in monitoring departmental accounts by gathering reports
    and records and identifying errors and discrepancies.


3.  Inputs data, records and verifies details of financial
    transactions in journals, ledgers and automated systems.


4.  Reviews and processes financial documents such as invoices,
    vouchers, receipts, requisitions, timesheets and reports, ensuring
    accuracy of mathematical computations and completeness.


5.  Performs all duties of Accounting Clerk I.


Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of
this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific
duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


EDUCATION:  High school diploma or GED.


EXPERIENCE: One year accounting clerical experience.


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES


Working knowledge of bookeeping principles, mathematical methods and
techniques. Skill in performing basic mathematical computations; in
the use of calculators. Ability to communicate effectively; to operate
keyboards, personal computers and financial software, manual and
automated office equipment; to prepare written records and reports; to
input data.


OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional
related experience and formal education in which one has gained the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the
work of the job class may be substituted for the education or
experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college
credits being equivalent to one year of experience.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT