Accounting Specialist

This position involves the application of complex fiscal/financial/auditing functions in connection with reviewing and processing documents and assisting taxpayers in the Public Service area. An incumbent is required to have advanced technical knowledge, and the ability to apply complex state or federal laws, rules, and regulations to evaluate taxpayer accounts and respond to taxpayer questions. The position may be cross trained through multiple functional areas, including collections, or income tax, gross receipts, and withholding tax processing. This limited-term position supplements DOR (Division of Revenue) staffing during a significant project.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of every job duty 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.

• Compute fiscal/financial transactions.
   
• Reconcile transactions/accounts.
   
• Classify and code fiscal/financial transactions.
   
• Review to ensure compliance with required documentation, computations, codes, signatures, and rules/regulations.
   
• Record fiscal/financial transactions to various financial information systems.
   
• Interact with public/private sector to provide/obtain information.
   
• Compile information/develop reports for use by others.
   
• Monitor balances and report discrepancies.
   
• Participate in recommending systems and forms enhancements.

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

• Possession of an Associates degree or higher in Accounting or related field.

            OR

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

            OR

1. One year experience in processing financial transactions in areas such as accounting, auditing, payroll, or taxes.
2. One year experience in creating financial reports which includes combining and presenting financial data from multiple sources in an organized format.
3. One year experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
4. Six months experience in determining compliance of financial transactions with required documentation, computations, codes, signatures, and rules/regulations. 

As a condition of employment, all employees must certify that they are fully COVID-19 vaccinated by September 30, 2021; or be required to test for COVID-19 on a weekly basis starting on September 30, 2021; or request an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination(s) due to health or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices by September 30, 2021.  If hired after September 30, 2021, these certifications or requests must be completed during their initial week of employment. This will be in effect until further notice.  More information can be found here.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization).  The candidate selected for this position shall be asked to join and pay dues to the labor organization or may, decline joining the labor organization and not pay dues or a fee.  The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work related purposes.

Applicant must complete satisfactory criminal background check, reference checks, confirmation of compliance with federal and state tax laws, and any other required condition of employment.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

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.