Accountant

The primary purpose of the Accountant is to oversee the input of all financial transactions to make sure they are accurate and that there are sufficient funds available. Reviews of the financial reports are made and out-of-balances corrected. Audits of financial transactions are also done to make sure the correct data is being entered.

Duties

The Accountant performs a range of auditing duties associated with either financial or operations audits of internal operating programs. Reviews the program or organization's degree of compliance with the principles of sound financial management.

Assists in the maintenance of an accounting system (Financial Management System) composed of separate but integrated units; general ledger accounts, capital asset accounts, inter-office accounting, revolving supply funds, budgetary accounting, cost accounting, deposit and trust funds accounting.
Internal Audits - Periodically, there are additional quality assurance audits performed to review operational procedures. This is done to maintain and/or improve day-to-day activities and provide management with operational functionality of vital segments of the department.

Accounts Receivable - Accountant reviews, processes, modifies and audits bills. Corrects rejected billing documents. A monthly reconciliation is performed to ensure the accuracy of receivable balances.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Accountant/0275-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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