Accounting Assistant examination
Accounting Assistant open competitive examination (C1290H) for Essex County. Open to residents of Essex County. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
Essex County · Symbol C1290H
Open for filing until Monday, November 23, 2026 (as of November 4, 2026)
This is an open competitive examination: anyone who meets the requirements in the announcement may file. Open to residents of Essex County.
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| Symbol | C1290H |
|---|---|
| Title | Accounting Assistant |
| Employer | Essex County |
| Who may file | Open to residents of Essex County |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT (50451) |
| Work week (specification) | 35 hours |
| Salary | Set by the employer; see the announcement |
Salary
Essex County sets the pay for this examination by ordinance or contract, not by a State schedule, so we show no figure. The Commission's announcement states the salary.
What the job is
From the Commission's job specification for ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT:
Under direction performs preliminary accounting work involved in preparing financial records and in maintaining an accounting system; does other related duties.
Examples of work it lists:
- Under close supervision, performs preliminary and routine accounting work involved in auditing accounts.
- Make routine inspections of varied financial transactions and records to ensure that concerned regulations and accounting procedures are observed.
- May assist in compiling financial and other statements and reports using basic data.
- Make preliminary investigations, examinations, and audits of books and financial records, and assists in the preparation of reports.
The full specification lists the examples of work, the requirements and the knowledge and abilities the examination tests. The announcement's requirements govern this examination where the two differ.
Who qualifies
Read from the specification, the title asks for an associate degree, 2 years of experience. Where several paths are given, the lowest is stated here; the announcement's requirements govern this examination.
The requirement section of the specification for ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT:
Satisfactory completion of at least sixty (60) semester hour credits at an accredited college or university including a minimum of twelve (12) semester hour credits in accounting courses. The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Satisfactory completion of twelve (12) semester hour credits in accounting courses at an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in phases of auditing and accounting operations may be substituted for the required education.
License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
The full requirements, examples of work and knowledge tested are on the specification page.
After you file
Passing candidates are ranked on an eligible list, and Essex County appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.
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