POSITION: Accountant II-Accounting and Financial Reporting
ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Accounting & Financial Reporting
REPORTS TO: Financial Reporting Officer
REVISION / REVIEW DATE:
JOB CODE:60
UNION: ASASP_III
CLASSIFICATION: ASASP Unit III
GRADE: 28
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. Supervision may be exercised over employees.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 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.
QUALIFICATIONS 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
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: Supervises Account Clerks as needed.
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: Normal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: None.
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