ACCOUNTANT
Exam status, as of October 24, 2026. No examination is open now. The most recent announcement we hold was an open competitive examination for Camden County (symbol C1068H), which closed October 21, 2026. Exam schedule
Eligible lists, as of October 24, 2026. An eligible list is in force. The newest, for Union County, was promulgated August 20, 2026 and expires August 19, 2028, 8 names as issued. See the lists
Rules that apply to this title
A guide to the rules, not legal advice.
New Jersey treats Accountant as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
The spec names a bachelor's degree, but it leaves the door open to substitute experience for the degree.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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See where to apply for this title →Examination announcements for this title
Previously announced, and no longer listed by the Commission
The Commission removes an announcement once it has closed and republishes nothing, so these 4 examinations are no longer on any of its own lists. We keep what we have read, here covering 2026. None of them can be filed for now; a title announced once is often announced again, so this is the record of whether that has happened.
| Title | Symbol | State or local, and unit | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AccountantOpen competitive | C1068H | LocalCamden County | October 21, 2026 |
| AccountantOpen competitive | M1085H | LocalMillville | October 21, 2026 |
| AccountantOpen competitive | C1208H | LocalBergen County | October 21, 2026 |
| ACCOUNTANTPromotional (scope-limited) | PC3885H | LocalAtlantic County | October 21, 2026 |
Every row is CSC's own; see the full announcement calendar.
This title at the Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission's minutes record 5 matters naming it since January 16, 2019: certification or appointment (4), discipline (1).
- In the Matter of Accountant (M0707G), Lakewood CSC Docket No. 2026-1337 · August 12, 2026 · Certification or appointment · Ordered
- In the Matter of Accountant (C0244E), Mercer County CSC Docket No. 2024-615 · December 6, 2023 · Certification or appointment · Ordered
- In the Matter of Accountant (M0522B), Jersey City Public Library CSC Docket No. 2023-1612 · May 3, 2023 · Certification or appointment · Ordered
- In the Matter of Accountant (COGO07W), Union County CSC Docket No. 2020-349 · September 25, 2019 · Certification or appointment · Granted
- In the Matter of Monica Paylor Willingboro Township, General Government Department CSC Docket No. 2019-721 · July 31, 2019 · Discipline · Penalty upheld
Eligible lists for this title
An eligible list ranks the people who passed an examination, and appointments are made from it until it expires. One list for this title is on record, 1 still in force.
| State or local | Kind and symbol | Promulgated | Expires | On the list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LocalUnion County | Open competitiveC0795G | August 20, 2026 | August 19, 2028 | 8 |
Read from the Civil Service Commission's eligible list site, which we have read since October 24, 2026. The Commission posts each list for three months after it is issued and we keep it after that. The count is the list as issued, before appointments, removals or appeals change it. This site shows list-level facts only.
Where this title leads
Examinations in the Commission record
Examination symbols named in Civil Service Commission matters about ACCOUNTANT, with how many matters named each and when they were decided. A symbol identifies one examination announcement.
Salaries stated in examination announcements
One Civil Service Commission examination announcement has stated a salary for this title. Local pay is set by each employer under its own ordinance or contract, so this is one employer's figure for one position rather than a rate for the title.
| Employer | Salary as published | Basis | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic CountyFamily and Community Development | $43,680.00 ~ $48,412.00 | A year | October 2026 |
Each figure is quoted as the Civil Service Commission printed it in that employer's announcement on the date shown. It is evidence of what was advertised then, not a statement of what the position pays now, and an announcement does not say whether a post is full or part time. No average, range or comparison is given across employers, because each sets its own pay and nothing here establishes that two of these positions are alike. Where an employer has announced the title more than once for the same department, only its most recent figure is shown. How this data is sourced.
Who employs this title
Accountant is used at 5 independent authorities.
Independent authorities
Where this title is used
Accountant is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
Check whether an employer is a civil service jurisdiction · How local civil service works
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the direction of a Supervising Accountant or other fiscal officer, performs routine professional accounting work concerned with designing, maintaining, analyzing and operating accounting record and reporting systems in support of agency operations; does other related work as required.
Examples of work
Conducts routine financial audits of documents and implements accounting functions, systems, policies and plans. Conducts compliance audits to ensure that all transactions are in conformance with accounting and tax policies, procedures, recommendations and regulations. Reviews internal accounting policies and procedures and makes recommendations for revisions. May assign tasks to clerical employees. Prepares required financial statements and fiscal reports, including the compilation and analysis of data for monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports. Conducts routine investigative audits of books and examinations of financial records. Assists in preparing budget requests and current statements of allocations and disbursements of budgeted funds. Assists in conducting surveys to prepare recommendations for improvements, controls and other changes to improve the efficiency of accounting systems. Routinely audits and records expense invoices. Conducts operational audits and edits cost reports and other financial summaries and statements. Checks disbursements for adherence to contractual obligations. Compiles, analyzes and prepares a variety of statements and reports for use in financial, budget and personnel planning. Maintains accounting records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointee 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 the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, practices and equipment. Knowledge of the techniques commonly used in analyzing, correcting and maintaining accounts Knowledge of the methods used to prepare accounting and other financial reports. Ability to review varied financial transactions for conformance with established accounting procedures. Ability to provide technical assistance to those who maintain financial records. Ability to apply established accounting methods, procedures, interpretation, and facts. Ability to prepare and interpret various types of financial statements. Ability to establish and maintain records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
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. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Four (4) years of professional accounting or auditing experience, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in professional accounting courses. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in professional accounting courses. OR Possession of a valid certificate as a Registered Municipal Accountant (RMA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by the New Jersey State Board of Certified Public Accountants or as a Certified Municipal Finance Officer issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services. "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.