Accountant III (#ACCT3CLKS) CLKS
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$29.47-$46.79 Hourly / $5,108.13-$8,110.27 Monthly / $61,297.60-$97,323.20 Yearly

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; and
Four years of experience as a professional accountant.

Or
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-specific competencies noted below.

• Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles, practices, procedures, methods, and theory.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems to include automated accounting systems and their applications.
• Knowledge of the specific accounting and reporting requirements and the complete accounting cycle of the organization to which assigned.
• Knowledge of budgetary procedures and controls.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and procedures.
• Ability to schedule, assign, monitor, review and evaluate the work of assigned subordinates.
• Ability to analyze and audit accounting, fiscal, payroll and leave data, reports and statements.
• Ability to prepare accounting and audit records, statements, and reports.
• Ability to read, comprehend, interpret and apply job related laws, rules, policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop computer based spreadsheets, graphs, summaries, and reports.

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

• Plans, organizes, directs, controls, and/or supervises assigned accounting and financial functions, programs, and systems.
• Plans and supervises all accounting functions and activities including disbursements, budget development and analysis, revenue accounting, and preparation of statistical and/or fiscal reports; may manage related functions such as payroll, purchasing and inventory control.
• Formulates, or participates in the formulation of accounting policies, systems, controls and procedures, and monitors their implementation; evaluates effectiveness of, and recommends changes of existing accounting and budgetary systems and controls.
• Provides consultation as a technical lead or manages subordinates on specific accounting functions; evaluates the performance of subordinate staff providing guidance, training and assistance as needed to ensure effective and timely completion of assignments.
• Coordinates activities with other departments to ensure adequate flow of pertinent information.
• Reviews and approves nonrecurring accounting entries and adjustments.
• Prepares complex analysis and reports on accounting problems or projects.
• Provides advice and assistance to departments on a variety of accounting problems.
• Performs related work as required.

This classification description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all inclusive list of the duties associated with a particular position. Management may require incumbents to perform job duties other than those contained in this document at any time.