| Under direction, develops and
monitors a broad range of financial data, reports, schedules
and overall general accounting controls. Work of the class
consists of planning, directing, and coordinating the
accounting procedures and documentation necessary to ensure
the smooth operation of the division; provides Annual
State Financial Report, Annual State Budget Report, MCPS
Annual Financial Report, and numerous other reports providing
accountability to the Board of Education, staff; citizens
and external auditors. |
| Thorough knowledge of the principles
and practices of accounting with particular application
in the public sector. Considerable knowledge of financial
systems; practices, and procedures. Knowledge of federal,
state, and other educational aid programs. Excellent oral
and written communications and human relations skills.
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| Graduation from an accredited college
or university with a degree in accounting, business or
public administration and progressively responsible experience
in accounting operations (preferably in a public service
setting) utilizing computer support. Other combinations
of applicable education, training, and experience which
provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary
to perform effectively in the position may be considered. |
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(Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and
frequent climbing.) None |
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(Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Occasional
overtime and night work required. |
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On a regular and continuing basis develops, maintains,
reviews, and documents accounting procedures using technical
accounting knowledge and identifies those areas which
may have procedural deficiencies or which need modification.
Brings these items to the attention of the division
director and institutes research and analysis of the
problem and provides solutions. Prepares and/or reviews
procedural documentation for newly developed modules
or routines and rewrites existing procedures. Develops
and maintains an Accounting Descriptor Manual; develops
written analyses of existing workflow and the controls
that are established within that workflow. Develops
written plans, schedules, and work papers to coordinate
the year-end closing and to identify the responsibility
of others during the year-end closing process period.
Works closely with the outside audit firm and coordinates
various staff assignments relating to the audit. Develops
and maintains the consulting and contractual services
systems and procedures and analyzes and provides accessibility
of contracts. Reviews, analyzes, and prepares entries
for recording actual revenue due from county, state,
and federal governments. Responds to questions/requests
from other departments or divisions which need assistance
with unusual problems or circumstances. Controls and
reviews any unusual cash disbursements, signs journal
voucher entries prior to input, and discusses technical
problems with staff and recommends solutions. Prepares
or assists in preparation of numerous financial reports
and schedules such as the monthly report to the Board
of Education, annual financial report, state financial
report, state budget report, Internal Revenue Service
reports, etc. Maintains awareness of expenditure levels
to advise management regarding problems. Acts for the
division director when the director is absent, performs
task assignments of other division accountants in their
absence, and participates in the training and orientation
of new employees with respect to the division's accounting
policies and procedures.
Performs related work as required.
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