Under direction, performs varied and complex technical accounting or auditing work relating to the maintenance of accounting transaction records, or to the review of internal accounting systems; prepares analytical, narrative, statistical and accounting reports.  Provides guidance and assistance to Fiscal Services Technicians and Clerks.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This class is the normal entry-level class for professional accounting or auditing work, but is the journey level where functions are routine and training required is minimal. This class works independently and may have a wide range of accounting responsibility, focusing on general ledger, analysis and reporting requirements. This class is distinguished from the Senior Accountant in that the latter serves as a supervisor, and performs complex and more difficult accounting work

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

Processes work in one or more components of the Fiscal Division; components include but are not limited to budget preparation, expenditure budget monitoring and accounts payable, revenue budget monitoring and accounts receivable, payroll, case management system, revenue distribution, and grant accounting. May manage projects relating to Fiscal Division.
 
Prepares a variety of financial reports and analytical accounting, statistical and narrative reports for the Fiscal Services Division.
 
Classifies receipts according to funds; maintains and reconciles records for trust funds, claims, receivables, revenues and expenditures.
 
Assists in the creation of journal entries, analysis for periodic accruals, monthly financial close cycle, and monthly and quarterly reports, and support schedules.
 
Maintains fiscal records with varied accounting functions, including payroll; examines, verifies and screens fiscal documents such as vouchers, warrants, requisitions, purchase orders, payroll transactions, receiving records and invoices; and records transactions in subsidiary and general ledgers.
 
Prepares financial statements, including the budget, trial balance, balance sheet, revenue and expense summary, general ledger details and analysis, and ad hoc reports as requested.
 
Maintains and oversees the general and subsidiary ledgers to ensure they are current, accurate and adhere to prescribed work methods and directions; reconciles ledger activities and accounts; and makes recommendations for adjusting entries.
 
Ensures compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations.
Conducts audits in response to identified problems, specific issues or irregularities; coordinates the collection of information for outside auditors.
 
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
 
Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.
 
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
 
Performs other related duties as required.