Accounting Specialist

Accounting SpecialistWe are looking to fill an Accounting Specialist position within Administrative Services, Revenue Collections Division. The Account Specialist performs fiscal-accounting clerical duties requiring frequent use of judgment in resolving problems, preparing financial reports and summaries, and independently completing work processes for discrete accounting functions.Essential duties include:Computes data or figures using arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions with use of business machines.Compiles, tabulates, verifies, interprets and adjusts data from a variety of source documents and arrays data in presentable or prescribed format.Checks data in documents against source materials for accuracy, and reconciles errors.Records or posts information, data or figures, maintains a variety of manual and automated records.Prepares batch-entry materials for automated data processing of accounting or payroll-related systems by coding worksheets according to established processes.Prepares monthly or quarterly reports using prescribed formats.Provides training and guidance to other employees related to payroll or accounting processes.Types letters, memos, brief reports according to standard format.Discusses problems, conducts research in files and records to trace sources, and resolves problems using independent judgment.May interact with public or employees in resolving sensitive problems or issues.Handles money transactions, accepts payments, consolidates and prepares bank deposits, and responds to inquiries.Minimum qualifications include:Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:Ability to use independent and sound judgment to resolve problems; communicate effectively and tactfully verbally and in writing; follow verbal or written instructions.Ability to operate office machines; prepare, adjust, and close journal entries.Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.Knowledge of basic arithmetic, bookkeeping, accounting principles and practices; banking procedures; ten-key, calculator or adding machines.Ability to verify or post, compile, reconcile, balance, and interpret data.Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting for extended periods of time and operating assigned office equipment.