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- 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.
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