Under
direction, performs professional accounting work of
a varied nature in the maintenance and analysis of fiscal
records and controls.Work of the class involves the
maintenance of complex accounting records and preparation
of a variety of financial reports and statements. In
central finance, workers are assigned responsibility
for major segments of an accounting system, providing
functional supervision and control of day to day transaction
reporting, balancing, reconciliation, and reporting.
Positions in operating departments perform similar duties
for the accounting activity maintained at the operating
level. The work requires considerable technical judgment
to ensure accurate accounting of often complex and unusual
financial transactions. Employees advise operating staffs
on actions affecting fiscal management activities and
accounting procedures, revise procedures within their
areas and participate in system development and design
projects. Functional work direction may be exercised
over accounting support staff.
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Considerable
knowledge of accounting principles and practices and
their application to a wide variety of accounting transactions
and problems; considerable knowledge of office procedures
practices, and equipment. Thorough knowledge of computer
applications in the financial area; working knowledge
of school financing and accounting procedures.Ability
to prepare accounting reports of considerable complexity;
ability to analyze and evaluate accounting problems
and to develop pertinent data and recommend improved
procedures; ability to plan, assign, and review the
work of technical and clerical assistants. Good human
relations skills.
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| Bachelor's degree or graduation from a recognized
school of business and finance with major course work
in accounting, finance, or related field and experience
in analytical/interpretive accounting or auditing work
- preferably in local, state, or federal government.
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.) Overtime
and night work required occasionally.
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Maintains an assigned segment
of the accounting system; implements legal, policy and
technical procedures to ensure compliance with established
accounting principles and practices and departmental
rules provides day to day direction of the processing
of transactions affecting accounts; checks and verifies
transaction documents; assigns codes and prepares journal
vouchers; balances and reconciles accounts; prepares
corrections and makes adjustment entries; monitors and
reports accounts status; assesses adequacy of controls
and recommends changes as appropriate; prepares periodic
and special summaries, recaps, statements and reports.
Researches accounts to locate errors and improper entries;
accesses account data using computer terminals; identifies
and corrects anomalies and accounting errors. Develops
cost projections and alternative cost analyses, cash
flow analyses and forecasts, and recommends appropriate
actions. Reviews payment requests for propriety and
compliance with contract provisions and established
policies and procedures, and authorizes payment. Maintains
contact with operating staffs and other MCPS personnel
regarding the reporting and accounting of financial
data; responds to inquiries and explains accounting
needs and procedures; investigates transactions and
accounting process to document transaction and accounting
processes. Participates in the design, installation
and modification of automated accounting systems; provides
advice and technical information regarding area of responsibility;
develops test procedures and data and assists in testing
and evaluating system results; assists in coordinating
system changes. Performs related work as required.
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7/65
1/70, 2/79,
8/83, 9/84, 7/92 |
