Accountant

Accountant PositionThis position is assigned to work within the Finance department. This position requires a great deal of attention to detail, multi-tasking, and translating complex financial data, formulas, and general reports into consumable narratives for program areas.This position acts as the primary point of contact as a general resource for the program area to which the incumbent is assigned by management.Essential duties and responsibilities include:Prepare monthly appropriation reports for State funds, Department funds and Federal projects;Review monthly appropriation reports for accuracy and allowable expenses;Process journal entries for indirect costs, expense transfers and corrections;Reconcile monthly appropriation report revenue with the appropriate Federal tracking system;Request Federal draws from the appropriate Federal tracking system;Process Report of Collections (ROCs) to claim Federal draws and other revenue, make corrections, or process revenue type payments;Ensure accurate chart fields for requisitions and purchase orders are entered;Fiscal Approval for requisitions and purchase orders for assigned State funds, Federal Funds, and departments;Compare requirements for grants, Notice of Awards, and other responsibilities as they relate to financial operations and reporting;Attain basic operational knowledge for the program areas of assignment;Reconcile and request purchase orders or purchase order lines associated with assigned State funds, Federal funds, and departments to be closed;Prepare and submit Federal Financial Reports (FFRs) via the appropriate Federal tracking system;Reconcile and request assigned projects to be closed upon completion;Meet with Program Directors and Program Managers no less than quarterly or more frequently at the program areas request and/or need to review and validate assigned State funds, Federal funds, and department funds;Respond to Management, Program, and Federal inquiries for assigned State funds, Federal funds, department funds;Engage in periodic, comprehensive reviews of financial data;Translate complex financial data formulas and general reports into consumable narratives for use by others;Perform related duties as required.Job requirements include:Thorough knowledge and the ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;Thorough knowledge and the ability to apply Generally Accepted Audit Standards and related theories;Thorough knowledge of Governmental Accounting;Broad knowledge of federal, state and agency budgeting and fiscal policies and procedures;Thorough knowledge of computers;Advanced knowledge of appropriate Encompass modules;Extensive knowledge of agency organization and function;Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all levels of the organization;Ability to work under pressure and to practice diplomacy, tact, and courtesy;Ability to problem solve and research and recommend remedies to complex issues;Ability to develop effective procedures.No direct reportsDifficulty of work: The work varies from day-to-day and involves some independent decisions, applying established procedures and techniques and recommending creative solutions to complex issues. Incumbent often has a wide breadth of independent decision-making.Responsibility: Incumbent receives general instructions and follows established procedures without further supervision other than minimal need for assistance in performance of duties. Work is reviewed on a continuous basis to ensure compliance with established procedures.Personal Work Relationships: Works with a wide range of persons including supervisors, upper-management, other employees in organization, other agency personnel, contractors, educators, administrators, vendors, buyers and in coordinating with the Office of Public Affairs, the general public.Physical effort: NAWorking Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment with limited physical demands.