Accountant Duties
SUMMARY
This position has training in accounting principles and
procedures and peforms professional level accounting work. This
position deals mainly with post-transaction reporting and may
function independently or in a supervisory role of a small- to
medium-size operation. A person in this position is responsible
for assisting in the perparation of fiscal policies and
procedures and supervising preparation of fiscal statements,
reports, and analyses.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Examines accounting documents for accuracy and compliance with
policies and procedures.
Prepares basic financial statements, charts, tables, and other
supporting schedules.
Review records of receipts and disbursements.
Prepares journal entries and reviews entries prepared by
non-exempt staff.
Analyzes accounting transactions and determines corrective
actions or adjustments.
May supervise, train, and participate in the work of lower level
accounting personnel.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business
Administration, or a related discipline with three (3) to five
(5) years of progressively responsible relevant accounting
experience; or any equivalent combination of education,
training, and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of accounting principles, practices and
procedures in the recording, classifying, and examination of
fiscal transactions.
Ability to analyze financial data, recognize errors, and
implement corrections.
Demostrated ability to work with complex accounting systems and
ability to implement fiscal policy and procedure.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships and
communicate effectively.
Skill in preparing detailed reports on a timely basis.
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