This is complex professional and/or limited supervisory work involving the design, maintenance review and analysis of financial records and controls. Employees in this class perform complex professional accounting operations applying principles and methods in accordance with established accounting regulations and procedures. Work in this class is distinguished from Accountant I by a broader scope of duties, independence of action expected and the solution to more difficult accounting problems. General supervision is received but independent judgment and initiative is required. Supervision may be exercised over employees.

Prepares, processes, monitors and reviews financial transactions, journal entries and supporting documents, ensuring accuracy and taking necessary action to correct errors

Analyzes and reconciles balance sheet and activity statement accounts;

Tracks, records and monitors all financial transactions of specific funds, as assigned, within the General and/or Specialized Funds’ group of accounts;

Assists in the monthly, quarterly and annual period close process, as assigned, including preparation of related schedules;

Provides information to auditors and management as needed, including audit schedules, and implements corrective action whenever indicated

Assists in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Annual Financial Report for MSDE; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Thorough knowledge of accounting theory, principles and application of such to a variety of accounting transactions and problems (i.e. account reconciliations, account analysis, preparation of journal entries, closing of accounts, preparation of year- end schedules, etc.);

Thorough knowledge of office methods and procedures;

Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting and financial problems and to develop recommendations for their solution;

Ability to prepare clear, concise and complete reports on complex financial activity;

Ability to document accounting processes and procedures applicable to local, state and federal regulations;

Proficiency in PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, reporting and database software programs;

Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite financial applications or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and reporting systems is desirable; and

Effective communication skills; the ability to plan and organize work assignments; and where necessary, assign and supervise work.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or a related field required, with a minimum of two (2) years progressively responsible professional experience as an accountant preferably in a government agency and ideally in a school system working with restricted programs.



None Required.



Supervises Account Clerks as needed.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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