| Title: | Payable Accountant |
|---|---|
| ID: | 823193 |
Description:
Analyzes financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, or other financial activities within our organization.
*** OVERVIEW ***
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Advises the supervisor of the status of all accounts;
- Assists management in the preparation of agency or program area budget requests;
- Develops and recommends implementation of new accounting methods and procedures pertaining to the incumbents area of responsibility;
- Advises program staff on accounting matters relating to specific program funding;
- Assists in the development and maintenance of general policies for a fiscal program;
- Coordinates use of the computerized accounting system for the program area;
- Certifies the accuracy of financial records and accounts;
- Analyzes and interprets financial statements and reports;
- Controls the flow of appropriated funds;
- Reconciles complex discrepancies between accounts;
- Interacts with, and responds to, state and federal audit representatives;
- Makes necessary adjustments to close books;
- Mail room back up
Required/Desired Skills
|
Skill |
Required /Desired |
Amount |
of Experience |
|
Prior experience in an accounting role. |
Required |
2 |
Years |
|
Prior experience analyzing and preparing financial reports. |
Required |
2 |
Years |
|
Prior experience developing and maintaining fiscal policies. |
Required |
2 |
Years |
|
High School Diploma |
Required |
0 |
|
|
Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, and Excel |
Required |
1 |
Years |
|
Efficient and accurate data entry experience. |
Required |
1 |
Years |
|
Strong oral and written communication skills |
Required |
1 |
Years |
|
Customer Service experience. |
Required |
1 |
Years |
|
Prior experience communicating with state and federal audit representatives. |
Highly desired |
2 |
Years |
|
Prior experience using PeopleSoft Financials. |
Highly desired |
0 |
|
|
Prior experience working with State, County or Federal Budgets. |
Highly desired |
0 |
|
|
Associate's degree or higher in accounting. |
Highly desired |
0 |
