ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES ANALYST
Exam status, as of October 24, 2026. We have seen no examination announcement for this title since we began reading the Commission's lists on September 21, 2026. Exam schedule
Eligible lists, as of October 24, 2026. An eligible list is in force. The newest, for Essex County, was promulgated October 8, 2026 and expires October 7, 2028, 9 names as issued. See the lists
Rules that apply to this title
A guide to the rules, not legal advice.
To land Accounting Procedures Analyst in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
To be eligible you bring a bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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The Civil Service Commission's minutes record 1 matter naming it since January 16, 2019: examination eligibility (1).
- In the Matter of Lynn Martin, Accounting Procedures Analyst (PC4058D), Camden County CSC Docket No. 2023-291 · October 12, 2022 · Examination eligibility · Denied
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LocalEssex County | Open competitiveC0790H | October 8, 2026 | October 7, 2028 | 9 |
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.
Promotion paths the Commission has published
Titles this one has led to
Holders of ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES ANALYST were eligible to compete in a promotional examination for the title below.
- SENIOR ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES ANALYSTstated by 1 employer
Each line comes from a promotional examination announcement, which sets its own eligibility for that employer and that examination — so this records what the Commission has accepted before, not a rule about who qualifies now. Most of these paths have been stated by a single employer, and the count beside each says how many. A promotional examination is also closed to anyone without permanent status in the unit the announcement names. How promotional eligibility works.
Where this title leads
Examinations in the Commission record
Examination symbols named in Civil Service Commission matters about ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES ANALYST, with how many matters named each and when they were decided. A symbol identifies one examination announcement.
| Symbol | Matters | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| PC4058D | 1 | 2022-10-12 |
Where this title is used
Accounting Procedures Analyst 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.
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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 direction of a higher level analyst, or other supervisor, performs technical work involved in reviewing a portion of the accounting procedures of a department and provides recommendations for improvement; assignments require evaluative thinking and are performed in accord with standard accounting practices and general work instructions; does other related duties work as required.
Examples of work
Reviews assigned segments of current agency accounting procedures for adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency. Provides recommendations for improving existing procedures. Writes assigned sections of formal procedures manuals. Conducts studies of other agency accounting procedures and operations. Studies forms used in accounting and revenue collections procedures. Provides recommendations for improvement through standardization and elimination of unnecessary parts of forms. Conducts research studies into fiscal records control techniques employed by other municipalities, public utilities, and other large organizations. Adopts new techniques to improve accounting systems and procedures. 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 principles, practices, and procedures of government and general accounting. Knowledge of the principles used to develop and install accounting systems. Knowledge of the methods used to analyze accounting procedures. Ability to understand and apply principles and procedures used in development and installation of accounting systems. Ability to analyze accounting procedures. Ability to develop standard and special accounting procedures, forms, and records. Ability to analyze and interpret organizational and procedural problems and provide cogent recommendations for improvement. Ability to prepare financial and other reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the unit. Ability 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, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform 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 after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. 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. Six (6) years of professional accounting or auditing experience, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester credit hours 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; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR: Possession of a valid certificate as a Registered Municipal Accountant or Certified Public Accountant 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; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "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.