December 2008/January 2009 Jobs
Accountant Reconciles receivables, daily cash reports; assist Accounting Supervisor and staff accounts with special projects and reconciliation’s. Perform general accounting tasks/duties as assigned. Resource Needs for the General Accounting Section: Agency cash account tracking – maintain spreadsheet posting all account activity Lock box account reconciliation Post all daily transfers (from concentration account) Post overnight repurchase agreement activity (daily) Post cash receipts related to interest earned on overnight repurchase agreement activity Post check disbursements Create excel spreadsheets to expedite preparation (especially repetitive entries) Interest income tracking/ reconciliation for investment accounts Post cross-account transfers to/from Concentration account related to disbursement activity, i.e. transfer of funds to cover school’s payroll Preparation of annual audit schedules Support analysis for miscellaneous special reports Analyze General Ledger accounts, as assigned Process pay-ins for receipt of certain payments, including fees for election candidates. Record lock box deposits Process daily cash receipt interface Follow up on errors/rejected items from daily cash receipt interface processing Provide research, support and accounting guidance to departments and agencies Filing documents related to this person’s work area Organize system reports for General Accounting Section Provide support to accounting supervisor on special projects as needed. Accounting Clerk I Performs accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger and preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports. Relies on instructions and pre-established guide-lines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Education, Training and Experience Required: Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0-3 years of experience in the field or a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Accounting Specialist Exhibits knowledge of General Accounting Systems with supervision from an Accountant. Assist with accounting and is familiar with tax filings.
Accounting Supervisor Responsible for supervision of accounting professionals. Oversees the calculating, posting, verifying, and typing duties to obtain and record financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records. Leads most day to day operations of group. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Education, Training and Experience Required: May require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures Accounting Technician Experienced in journal entry and ledger posting, accounts receivable and accounts payable, bank reconciliation’s figure aperture. Operates adding machine and calculator. Experience with automated financial systems. Accounts Payable Accountant Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment Proficiency using automated financial systems and Microsoft Office products Strong organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills Excellent customer service skills Ability to work independently
Education, Training and Experience Required: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business or other related field and 3 to 4 years Accounts Payable experience working with an automated financial system and financial analysis, preferably working with a diverse organization; or combination of education and work experience. Accounts Payable Technician Responsible for compiling amounts owed from purchase orders, charge slips, sales tickets, etc, and for preparing invoices and recording transactions. Maintains all payment records. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Education, Training, and Experience Required Requires high school diploma or its equivalent with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Accounts Receivable Clerk Processes and verifies applications for credit and solicits payment on overdue accounts. Responsibilities also include keeping records of all delinquent accounts, incomplete files, and credit risks. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Education, Training and Experience Required: Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0-3 years of experience in the field or a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Auditor Audits the accounting and financial data of various departments within an organization to ensure accuracy and compliance with government guidelines and laws. Identifies improper accounting or documentation and researches issues and makes recommendations to improve policies or procedures accordingly. May work with outside auditors to help reconcile discrepancies or support the external auditing function. Relies on instructions and preestablished guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Education, Training and Experience Required: Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Auditor II Audits the accounting and financial data of various departments within an organization to ensure accuracy and compliance with government guidelines and laws. Identifies improper accounting or documentation and researches issues and makes recommendations to improve policies or procedures accordingly. May work with outside auditors to help reconcile discrepancies or support the external auditing function. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Education, Training and Experience Required: Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Auditor III Responsible for planning and completing operational and financial audits to evaluate the effectiveness and adequacy of controls over assets, operations, and financial records. Responsible for planning, leading, and completing field audits which are designed primarily to measure and report on the locations compliance with the company’s Policies and procedures. Responsible for planning, completing, and leading corporate audits which are designed to measure the adequacy of operational controls, compliance with existing policies and procedures, and conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Education, Training and Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university Three to six years experience CPA or CIA Ability to work without supervision on specific assignments High degree of productivity Knowledge of internal control identification and evaluation Excellent interpersonal relationship skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills High profile position requiring executive presence Budget Analyst I Analyzes accounting records to determine financial resources required to implement programs and makes recommendations for budget allocations to ensure conformance to budgetary limits. Also responsible for reviewing operating budgets periodically in order to analyze trends affecting budget needs. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Education, Training and Experience Required: Requires a bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of experience in the field or a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Budget Analyst II Analyzes accounting records to determine financial resources required to implement programs and makes recommendations for budget allocations to ensure conformance to budgetary limits. Also responsible for reviewing operating budgets periodically in order to analyze trends affecting budget needs. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Education, Training and Experience Required: Requires a bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Budget Analyst III Analyzes accounting records to determine financial resources required to implement programs and makes recommendations for budget allocations to ensure conformance to budgetary limits. Also responsible for reviewing operating budgets periodically in order to analyze trends affecting budget needs. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. May report to an executive or a manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Education, Training and Experience Required: Requires a bachelor’s degree and 4-6 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
Cost Accountant Determines and implements cost accounting procedures and methods. Responsible for the preparation and analysis of cost reports and costing audits. Examines and reviews unusual cost records to ensure cost data is allocated. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Education, Training and Experience Required: May require a bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Credit Analyst I Duties include researching and examining credit risks, assessing credit history, and approving or disapproving extension of credit. May work with accounts receivable department. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Education, Training and Experience Required: May require a bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of experience in the field or a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Financial Analyst I Compiles and analyzes financial information for an organization. Develops integrated revenue/expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations. Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately. Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management. Performs financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Education, Training and Experience Required: Requires a bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Financial Analyst II Compiles and analyzes financial information for an organization. Develops integrated revenue/expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations. Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately. Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management. Performs financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Education, Training and Experience Required: Requires a bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field Financial Systems Analyst Proficiency using automated financial systems and Microsoft Office products including Visio Ability to create reports using an automated report writing tool Strong organizational skills, interpersonal and analytical skills Strong oral/written communication skills Excellent customer service skills Ability to work independently
Education, Training, and Experience Required: Associates Degree in Accounting or Business field and 1 year of analysis experience with an automated financial system; or 2 to 3 years of analysis experience with an automated financial system; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Payroll Analyst Strong general ledger skills – including Governmental accounting as well as Payroll Accounting Proficiency using automated payroll systems and Microsoft Office products Ability to create reports using an automated report writing tool Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment Strong organizational skills, interpersonal and analytical skills Excellent customer service skills Ability to work independently Education, Training, and Experience Required Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Business and 2 years payroll experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Certified Payroll Professional desired. Payroll Technician Basic accounting knowledge (debit/credit) Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment Ability to maintain confidentiality Proficiency using automated payroll systems and Microsoft Office products Strong organizational skills, interpersonal and analytical skills Excellent customer service skills Ability to work independently
Education, Training, and Experience Required Associates Degree in Business field and 1 year experience in payroll; or 2 to 3 years experience in accounting or payroll environment; or equivalent combination of training and experience
Senior Accountant Ability to analyze problems of medium difficulty, and recommend solutions Ability to evaluate internal controls Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles Proficiency using automated financial systems and Microsoft Office products Strong organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills Strong oral/written communication skills Excellent customer service skills Ability to work independently
Education, Training and Experience: Bachelors degree in Accounting and 3 to 4 years of Accounting experience; or several years of accounting experience in a government fund-based environment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Senior Financial Systems Analyst Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles Proficiency using automated financial systems and Microsoft Office products including Visio Ability to create reports using an automated report writing tool Strong organizational skills, interpersonal and analytical skills Strong oral/written communication skills Excellent customer service skills Ability to work independently
Education, Training, and Experience Required: Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Business and 2 to 3 years of analysis experience with an automated financial systems, with implementation experience; or several years of analysis experience with an automated financial system; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
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