Accountant 2

Accountant 2This class is accountable for independently performing a full-range of professional accounting tasks in grant-related auditing and accounting. The employees in this class use professional accounting knowledge in developing, reviewing, and modifying accounting procedures, systems and policies. An Accountant 2 has considerable latitude in the use of discretion and exercise of professional judgment in revising and modifying procedures, systems and process.Considerable knowledge of modern business accounting procedures; principles underling the laws, ordinances, and regulation governing the financial operations of the Education Department; principles, methods and practices of professional accounting; basic auditing principles and practices; professional accounting principles and practices including knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting; oral communication skills; use accounting software/database; analyze and evaluate accounting methods and procedures; analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting data and to prepare appropriate statements and reports; establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers; organize, problem solve and meet deadlines; prepare, analyze and evaluate financial statements and other accounting records and reports; read and interpret written materials; utilize electronic informational systems for financial management; work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.May supervise bookkeeping (e.g. maintenance, balancing and reconciling of accounts), accounts payable and/or receivable functions or other accounting related paraprofessional or clerical functions as assigned.The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties:Acts in conjunction with Grant Project CoordinatorsAdvises department heads and others on accounting policies and interpret and apply them to various grant functions to ensure conformanceAnalyzes and interprets accounting records and reportsAssists higher level staff in planning, design and implementation of accounting procedures or systemsAssists in budget management by compiling and reviewing program budget proposals, preparing estimates and calculations of projected expenditures and quarterly allotments, and preparing monthly reportsAssists in planning and implementation of financial aspects of electronic data processing systemsAssists in the preparation of end-of-year expenditure reportsAssists in the preparation of special financial statements and reports for the information and guidance of city officialsDevelops and modifies detailed accounting procedures, policies and systems, as necessary in order to meet changing requirementsFollows Business Office Grant Policies and Procedures Manual for: Grant Awards and Appropriations, Budget Revisions, Accounts Payable/Requisition/Purchasing, Reclassifications, Fiscal Timeline, Assist in preparation of CT State Department of Education cash management requestsMonitors fiscal aspects of grant programs by preparing or reviewing financial reports, reviewing expenditures for compliance with grant contracts, providing technical assistance to grantees in maintaining accounting recordsPrepares balance sheets and financial statements involving multiple accountsRecommends accounting related improvements to business practices such as accounting controls and financial reviewsRecords complex and compound journal entriesResponds to grant-audit requestsReviews expenditures and prepares or reviews financial statementsSets up and maintains accurate grant records and accountsUtilizes electronic data processing systems for financial records, reports and analysisPerforms related duties as requiredEmployees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.