Performs complex or specialized accounting work at the supervisory or technical lead level. Work may involve accounting and fiscal management for a mid sized department/agency or leadership for a specialized accounting function.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
TESTING REQUIREMENTS
A passing score on an accounting test may be required.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the highest standards of service.
Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
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.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
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.
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