Accountant III

Purpose Statement

The job of ACCOUNTANT III is done for the purpose/s of The job of ACCOUNTANT III is done for the purpose/s of processing, recording, updating, and reconciling fiscal information in compliance with established policies; maintaining financial records; preparing reports; managing collections; monitoring fiscal services staff; providing instructions, recommendations, and/or accounting support to other personnel; internal auditor; and analyzing expenditures against budget.

• Analyzes financial information for the purpose of identifying potential budget variances, compiling statistical information, developing procedures, and conforming to established financial practices and regulatory requirements.

• Assists auditors for the purpose of providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal process that is required for audit.

• Compiles a wide variety of financial information related to work assignments for the purpose of providing required documentation and/or processing information.

• Maintains a wide variety of financial information, files, and records (e.g. accounts payable, accounts receivable, contracts, 1099-Misc, IRS, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.

• Monitors account balances and related financial activity for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.

• Prepares a wide variety of written and electronic financial information for the purpose of performing required activities, providing documentation for future reference, conveying information, and complying with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.

• Processes a wide variety of financial information for the purpose of updating and distributing information, authorizing for action, and/or complying with established accounting practices.

• Provides orientation and support to other departmental personnel regarding procedures and program requirements for the purpose of ensuring efficient processing in compliance within district policy and established regulatory guidelines.

• Recommends policies, procedures, and/or actions on issues that relate to accounting functions for the purpose of providing direction and/or decision making.

• Reconciles a wide variety of financial data for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and ensuring compliance with established accounting practices.

• Researches discrepancies of financial information and/or documentation (e.g. purchase orders, invoices, purchases, journal entries, cash, fraud, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy and adhering to established procedures prior to processing.

• Responds to inquiries from a wide variety of sources (e.g. other employees, vendors, auditors, government agencies, etc.) for the purpose of facilitating communication and/or providing guidance among several parties; providing information and/or referral for addressing inquiry.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of fiscal services.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: accounting/bookkeeping principles and budget processing.

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying district, state and federal policies and regulations; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; performing accounting procedures; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or…