Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

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Under general direction, performs a variety of technical and professional accounting support tasks in the preparation and maintenance of the agency’s accounts payable, accounts receivable, project cost accounting, payroll, cash management, fixed asset and financial accounting activities; conducts financial research and provides accurate and timely information; prepares financial and statistical statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards;

provides support in a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility; and performs other related duties as required.

Accountant I:
This is the entry-level classification in the flexibly staffed Accountant I/II series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic experience learn Agency systems, operations, practices, and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Positions at this level usually perform many of the duties required of the positions at the II‑level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Progression to the Accountant II level is dependent on satisfactory work performance, the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification including any licenses and certifications, and management approval.

Receives general direction from assigned supervisory or management staff. Incumbents do not exercise direct supervision over staff.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs a variety of technical and professional accounting work supporting cash control, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, asset management, and general accounting processes; prepares financial and statistical statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards.
• Creates customized accounting and payroll reports; provides recommendations to the resolution of problems related to accounting and payroll processing.
• Updates, closes, and makes year‑end changes to payroll and accounting applications; maintains and reviews payroll to ensure accuracy of payroll and accounting procedures; creates budget reports and provides assistance with payroll budgeting amounts and the distribution of salaries.
• Compiles and prepares financial statements, general and subsidiary ledgers, supporting schedules, and other financial and statistical reports; establishes and maintains complete files and records related to assigned functions.
• Assists in developing and administering enterprise resource financial system module; identifies system needs and assists information technology staff in system configuration and testing; reviews and evaluates enterprise system control flags to ensure effective operations; coordinates system changes and ensures staff training on system functionality.
• Inputs a variety of financial and statistical data into an assigned computer system; initiates queries, reviews data, develops spreadsheets, and generates a variety of computerized statements; assures accuracy data input and output.
• Coordinates negotiated changes in employee benefits, deductions, and new salaries to provide accurate employee payrolls and accounting records.
• Reviews the agency’s financial records; prepares adjusting journal entries to properly reflect the agency’s financial condition.
• Maintains and processes all deferred compensation and defined benefit records; interprets IRS rules and regulations for employees and accurate payroll processing.
• Conducts basic internal audits; verifies the classification of funds and…