Accountant, Senior

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Job Title: Accountant, Senior  and Requisition ID number: 102655

Close Date:  No established closing date;  open until filled

Organizational Unit:  Accounting & Finance (10001027) 

Site:  Davis Center (0001) 

FTE:  1.0 52 weks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  AMP(42) 

Functional Area:  Administrative 

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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SUMMARY

Under general supervision, performs professional accounting, technical review, and budget support duties; reviews, verifies and reports financial and technical transactions; analyzes and researches financial records, and assures compliance with accounting standards and MPS policies and procedures.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs and coordinates professional accounting functions for Finance Department or an assigned department; performs duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies and quality standards; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Reviews, verifies and analyzes financial information and technical transactions; summarizes data and develops reports that provide comprehensive, integrated and transparent financial information.
• Presents financial information, findings and recommendations to assist managers in decision-making.
• Reviews and approves reports and transactions regarding data tracking, financial reporting, transactional accounting, budget accounting, position control, purchasing and contracts.
• Assures the accounting activities and procedures are in compliance with state and Federal rules and regulations, and MPS policies and procedures.
• Monitors accounting work methods and processing procedures, and assures the quality of the financial controls, services and work products.
• Provides financial oversight of budgets, revenues, contracts, agreements and budget tie-out.
• Conducts special research, analysis and planning projects; coordinates budget planning and development process.
• Evaluates financial transactions for validity, and compliance with Federal and state technical requirements and District policies and practices; reports anomalies and discrepancies.
• Collects financial and administrative information and compiles data for reports; prepares and distributes monthly and special reports; identifies and researches accounting issues, and recommends solutions.
• Analyzes financial status and trends, and forecasts revenues and expenditures.
• Provides advice and customer service to MPS staff and clients; explains SAP methods and procedures, and accounting rules, policies and procedures; researches accounting issues and resolves problems.
• Trains staff in budgeting and accounting duties.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment 
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS inf