GEN ACCOUNTANT 4

Job Description

007734
Job Function Summary:

Involves accounting functions such as analyzing, monitoring, preparing and reconciling financial information to reflect the condition of the organization and provide financial and other statistical data to control operations. Also may involve preparation of financial reports to meet internal and external reporting requirements. May include activities relating to developing, implementing and monitoring accounting systems, policies and procedures.

Generic Scope

Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.

Custom Scope

Uses advanced accounting concepts and organizational objectives to resolve highly complex issues. Regularly works on highly complex accounting assignments that are of diverse scope requiring analysis of identifiable factors using multiple accounting and financial sources. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions, completing analysis and developing recommendations. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, with general instructions provided on new or unique accounting assignments. Interacts with senior internal and external contacts on matters of some significance to the accounting organization.

Responsibilities

% of timeEssential Function (Yes/No)Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)10YDevelops, implements, and / or maintains one or more general accounting systems10YPrepares journal entries, and maintains and / or reconciles complex ledger accounts10YProvides record of assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions and maintains receipts and disbursement reports20YBalances books periodically and prepares profit and loss, income and balance sheet statements10YInterprets complex reports and records for administrators and managers10YUnder supervision of manager / supervisor, may have responsibility for coordinating the collection of information for Unrelated Business Income Taxes (UBIT), preparing summary schedules, and answering questions from departments or coordinating resolution30YApplies advanced accounting concepts to perform highly complex technical analysis to understand past performance and determine present and future performance and / or resource allocations0 Maintains receipts and disbursement reports

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesReq / PrefAdvanced knowledge of accounting functionReqAbility to extract, verify, and compile accounting information from multiple sources to complete work assignmentsReqAdvanced ability to effectively present complex accounting and finance related information verbally and in writingReqAdvance experience using financial transactions and systems, as well as related policy, accounting, and unique regulatory compliance requirementsReqAdvanced knowledge of common desktop / web applicationsReqAdvanced knowledge of analytical procedures used in accounting project of complex scopeReqUnderstanding of the interrelationship between procedures and desired resultsReq