Urgent need - Accountant 2 - Interview ASAP

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Urgent need - Accountant 2 - Interview ASAP

• The Accountant is responsible for the administration of several funding accounts or a significant fiscal function in a major state agency including maintenance of records, control of appropriated funds and an accurate, timely and complete accounting of assigned accounts.
• The Accountant is responsible for any accuracy and timely reporting of the accounts and assigned programs.
• Supervision is limited to the establishment of general objectives and periodical review for conformance with established guidelines.
• Technical guidance is not needed.

• Extensive knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of governmental accounting, budgeting and auditing;
• Extensive knowledge of fund accounting and grant reconciliation;
• Extensive knowledge of agency organization and function;
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state accounting and bookkeeping laws, policies and procedures;
• Specialized knowledge of the state government organization and function;
• Specialized knowledge of automated accounting systems;
• Ability to solve complex accounting methods and procedures to meet agency needs;
• Ability to prepare budgets;
• Ability to develop effective work relationships;
• Ability to prepare and interpret complex financial statements and reports;
• Ability to reconcile discrepancies between accounts;
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Advises the controller or supervisor on the status of assigned accounts;
• Assists in the development of general policies for a fiscal program;
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of accounting records and financial reports and statements;
• Assists management in the preparation of agency or program area budget requests;
• Reconciles complex discrepancies between accounts and notifies the appropriate department or supervisor of errors;
• Prepares reports for reconciliation of grant funded accounts;
• Analyzes and interprets financial statements and reports;
• Serves as liaison between agency and the federal government or other funding source for assigned account;
• Coordinates computerized accounting system within assigned area;
• Certifies the accuracy of financial records and accounts;
• Controls the flow of appropriated funds;
• Directs the work of lower-level accountants and account clerks assisting in complex or unusual situations;
• Interacts with state and federal auditors;
• Assists the controller in budget preparation;
• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are
• required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.