Accountant 1

DEFINITION: Under the direction of a supervisory officer in a state department, institution, or agency supervises the work of an accounting unit, or, personally is responsible for a complex accounting program; does related work as required.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

Seven (7) years of professional accounting or auditing experience, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in professional accounting courses which may include courses in municipal and government accounting.

OR

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in professional accounting courses which may include courses in municipal and government accounting; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned experience.

OR:

Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Registration as a Public Accountant issued by the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned experience.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices, and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgement and make accurate and informed decisions.

LICENSE: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.