1. Prepares a variety of financial reports and analytical accounting, statistical and narrative reports for the department, Auditor, and other agencies.
2. Classifies receipts according to funds, projects, and programs; maintains and reconciles records for trust funds, claims, receivables, fixed assets, revenues, and expenditures.
3. May train and review the work of clerical staff making ledger entries, performing reconciliations and preparing trial balances, maintaining payroll records, and performing other fiscal record-keeping work.
4. Keeps fiscal records for department/agency with varied accounting functions; prepares, examines, verifies, and screens fiscal documents such as vouchers, warrants, requisitions, purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices; records transactions in subsidiary and general ledgers; and makes necessary adjusting entries.
5. Initiates electronic transfers to interface with financial institutions, federal, state and local agencies and other departments.

Experience:

• The equivalent of 3 to 4 years of full-time experience in Accounting. Preferable with Degree/Junior is okay as long as proficient with accounting already
• OR The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time increasingly responsible professional accounting, auditing or administrative experience which included significant accounting/fiscal duties and responsibilities.

Substitution:

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in accounting, finance or other closely related field may be substituted for three years of the required experience.

Knowledge of:

• Generally accepted accounting principles, governmental accounting and auditing principles, theory, and procedures. Business office practices. Working knowledge of computer spreadsheet and word processing applications.

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply business and governmental laws and regulations.
• Prepare comprehensive, clear, and concise accounting and statistical reports.
• Operate standard office equipment.
• Read and interpret financial reports.
• Work independently. Exercise judgment.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Learn specific accounting information systems.