Overview
2 to 3 years of experience. Responsible for preparing, analyzing, and maintaining accounts or ledgers for a state agency.
DUTIES
Reconciles accounts and subsidiary ledgers with general ledger
Posts transactions to cost summary journals
Prepares a variety of accounting and financial reports from the accounts maintained
Prepares, corrects, and adjusts entries prior to closing accounts
Analyzes procurement activity and disbursal of funds and assists in the preparation of program area budget requests
Reviews accounts to ensure availability of funds before encumbrances and advises supervisor if account balance is not in agreement with State Auditor’s Office
Ensures all contractual obligations are fulfilled prior to payment to vendors for services or purchases
Secures specifications and requisitions for purchases of equipment, furniture and supplies
Monitors flow of appropriated funds
Supervises lower-level accountants or account clerks
Monitors verification and editing of ledger input to computerized accounting system for the specific program area
Recommends changes in accounting policies and methods and assists in developing accounting procedures
Performs related duties as required
Job Requirements
Specialized knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting
Specialized knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and procedures pertaining to government accounting and bookkeeping
Specialized knowledge of agency function and organization
Working knowledge of automated accounting systems
Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
Ability to solve standard accounting problems
Ability to evaluate and recommend modifications to existing accounting policy and procedures
Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports
Ability to assist in budget preparation
Ability to supervise, delegate and coordinate the activities of others
Ability to accurately perform arithmetic calculations
DIFFICULTY OF WORK
Guidelines consist of generally accepted accounting procedures and theories as well as federal and state laws, policies, and procedures pertaining to accounting and bookkeeping. Considerable judgment is exercised in applying these guidelines to develop procedures, maintain relatively standard accounts, prepare reports, and resolve discrepancies within and between accounts.
RESPONSIBILITY
Incumbent is responsible for preparing and maintaining a variety of complex ledgers and journals for a program area. Reports, provided by incumbent as to financial status of accounts, play a significant role in budget preparation and disbursement of funds. Supervision usually consists of general instructions. Unusual problems and recommendations may be discussed with the supervisor. Work is reviewed upon completion for technical accuracy, attainment of objectives and conformance with policy.
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Contacts are with persons within own agency, from other state agencies such as the Department of Administration, State Auditor and Budget Agency and from the private business sector for the purpose of obtaining or furnishing information. Required/Desired Skills Skill Required /Desired Amount of Experience in Years Candidate Experience Must be able to “hit the ground running.” Required 0 Must have 2-3 years of recent work experience in an Accountant role. Required 0 Specialized knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting Required 0 Specialized knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and procedures pertaining to government accounting and bookkeeping Required 0 Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports. Required 0 Excel proficiency Required 0 Willingness to learn new skills Required 0 Strong attandance Required 0 Questions No. Question Candidate Answer Question1 Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement? Question2 Please list candidate’s email address. Question3 Please list the city and state where candidate currently resides.
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