State Accountant I

The Office of Unclaimed Property's State Accountant I-III position plays a crucial role in our agency by managing and monitoring the securities received for escheatment by holders.   Seeking applicant with experience providing customer service, working in a high volume production unit, and processing transactions with a high degree of precision per state law.  Securities experience is a plus.  Help fulfill an important public purpose in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and efficiency, working with both internal & external customers.  

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Collects, analyzes and evaluates financial data from a variety of sources.
• Ensures all transactions comply with accounting and tax policies, procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
• Provides counsel and advice to state organizations to resolve discrepancies, preclude errors and delays in processing.
• Approves requests, verifies coding for transaction processing or cancellation.
• Implements accounting functions, policies, procedures, systems and plans.
• Develops and recommends policies and procedures consistent with state accounting, rules, regulations, priorities, objectives and new federal mandates.
• Performs audits of documents to ensure proper accounting of funds.
• Provides recommendations, guidance and direction to management for the purpose of understanding, meeting functional and operational goals and objectives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for State Accountant I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Business Management, Computer Information Systems or related field.

          OR 

1. Six months experience in accounting using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
2. Six months experience in compiling, analyzing and interpreting financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning.
3. Six months experience in using an automated financial management information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
4. Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
5. Knowledge of analyzing financial problems, developing alternatives, recommending and advising management on solutions.
6. Knowledge of narrative report writing.  

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at Delaware State Jobs.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.