Project: An Accounting Analyst performs a wide variety of professional accounting duties involving the application of analytical skill and advanced knowledge of accounting principles to provide technical accounting recommendations.Job Duties/Responsibilities: The following are some of the key duties an Accounting Analyst typically performs:
Reviews and analyzes accounting transactions and makes professional recommendations; and prepares reports, including key financial ratios; in accordance with District policy and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Makes studies regarding accounting procedures in or affecting the work of various sections and prepares reports of findings.
Cooperates with administrators to develop, establish, and follow up on accounting forms, procedures, and controls affecting accounting requirements.
In cooperation with section heads and others, reviews and analyzes proposed legislation and requests from other divisions for new and extended services.
Makes special studies and prepares reports on matters related to the responsibilities of the Division.
May develop and maintain accounting procedures and records and provide technical advice and services to operating departments in relation to programs that require special accounting systems and reports.
Documents accounting procedures and transactions and explains them to auditors, as required.