Senior Accountant-1045

JOB SUMMARY

Leads the implementation of accounting and fiscal management processes for a mid-sized department/agency or specialized accounting functional/technical area.  Performs professional accounting duties that contribute to fiscal and financial management of a large work unit in a centralized accounting operation.

STARTING SALARY: $27.19 hourly/$56,555.20 annually

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.

• Knowledge of budgetary procedures and controls.

• Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and procedures.

• Knowledge of applicable laws, policies, rules etc. related to financial services operations. 

• Knowledge of personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and accounting software.

• Ability to schedule, assign, monitor, review and evaluate the work of assigned subordinates.

• Ability to analyze and audit accounting, fiscal, payroll data, reports and statements.

• Ability to prepare accounting and audit records, statements, and reports.

• Ability to develop computer-based spreadsheets, graphs, summaries, and reports.

• Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data and to develop logical conclusions.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Plans, organizes, directs, controls, and/or supervises assigned accounting and financial functions, programs, and systems to include training new employees, coaching employees and performing performance appraisals of assigned staff. 

• Prepares complex analysis and reports on accounting problems or projects.

• Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports as well as ad hoc reports both for internal and external distribution.

• Prepares, reviews and/or approves functional transactions and processes.

• Creates or provides input on policies and procedures.