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Senior Accountant

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CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Senior Accountant CODE: 5455
WORKING TITLE: GRADE: 24
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, performs advanced professional accounting work in the development and maintenance of accounting systems and analysis of accounting and other business processes. Work of the class involves the maintenance of complex accounting and other business systems. Position responsibilities include the implementation of automated accounting and procurement systems, including periodic modifications and improvements. The position coordinates technical system updates and modifications with other business units, and participates on system implementation teams, as necessary. The position reviews accounting and other business system processes for continuous improvement, recommends process changes, and documents procedures. Functional work direction may be exercised over accounting support staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: Substantial knowledge of accounting principles and practices and their application in complex accounting environments. Thorough knowledge of and ability to employ computer technology to improve business practices. Considerable knowledge of client/server and desktop computer applications and database reporting tools. Ability to analyze and evaluate business processes using continuous improvement principles. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Excellent human relation skills.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business field. A master’s degree in business or public administration preferred. Five years progressively responsible experience in a complex accounting environment. Considerable experience in the preparation of financial statements and analytic reports. Substantial experience implementing/maintaining large accounting systems, including experience producing reports in a client/server environment. Experience in reviewing and documenting accounting processes. Experience using Lawson accounting, procurement and human resources systems desirable.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Certified Public Accountant preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Overtime and night work required occasionally.
PAID OVERTIME: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate, as a team member, in implementation of new accounting and procurement systems, including periodic modifications and improvements.

Coordinate system changes with other impacted business units.

Analyze accounting processes and evaluate for continuous improvement. Maintain documentation of office procedures.

Develop and maintain accounting procedures user manual.

Develop business systems reports and database extracts for customers and for internal use. Assist staff in developing analytical reports and database extracts.

Maintain asset management system.

Perform monthly bank account reconciliations.

Assist with preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

Perform related work as required.

Class Established: 01/02
Date(s) Revised:

This description may be changed at any time.

Note: A general guide to class description, which includes definitions of standard terms used, is considered an integral part of this description and is available from the Office of Human Resources.

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