POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Establishing and maintaining
grant files; Monitoring grant expenditures and revenues and the related
encumbrance, receivable and payable accounts;
Communicating extensively
with grant account managers (i.e. school principals, instructional supervisors,
Board staff);
Preparation and filing of
all financial reports associated with the grant programs;
Serving as the financial
point of contact for assigned program monitoring and reviews of restricted
programs;
Preparing restricted
program schedules required by the external auditors as part of the annual
financial audit;
Assisting in the
preparation of the Annual Financial Report for MSDE and other grant related
financial reports;
Maintaining and updating
oracle grant flex-field data; and
Performing related duties
as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
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;
Proficiency in PC based
word processing, spreadsheet and database software programs; and
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Oracle
financial system desirable; effective communication skills; and the ability to
plan, organize, and lead grant financial projects where necessary.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
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.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.