Accounting Control Specialist - HELPS PROGRAM*

Under general supervision, an incumbent in this class is responsible for coordinating, organizing and performing difficult account keeping procedures to ensure the efficient and continued workflow of financial operations. The incumbent functions within a complex automated financial systems environment and is responsible for reconciling accounts, auditing invoices and accounting records, reviewing automated transactions, preparing activity reports and directing billing procedures. Work is performed under established procedures with considerable leeway allowed for independent action. This class is distinguished from Accountant I by the paraprofessional nature of job duties. Technical advice and assistance is provided to departmental personnel regarding the status and maintenance of financial records and accounts. Incumbents may function in a lead capacity or may supervise clerical support staff. Does related work as required.

• THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE HAS DEVELOPED A HIRING PROGRAM THAT STREAMLINES THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS TO ALLOW AGENCIES TO HIRE DIVERSE, QUALIFIED PERMANENT EMPLOYEES QUICKLY AND WITHOUT EXAMINATIONS. EMPLOYEES HIRED UNDER THE HELP PROGRAM WILL BE APPOINTED ON A PERMANENT BASIS. THE HIRING FOR EMERGENCY LIMITED PLACEMENT (HELP) PROGRAM TEMPORARILY REMOVES THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM REQUIREMENT FOR THIS TITLE.