Accountant I

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Ensure financial integrity and responsible accounting, auditing and other fiscal procedures are performed. Serve in a principal role in preparation of interim and annual financial statements. Supervise or carry out other various accounting functions.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve in a principal role in the preparation of interim and annual comprehensive financial statements of the College.

• Work with the College’s PeopleSoft financial system, the State’s financial systems, and other software.

• Assist in the maintenance and automation of accounting/financial systems.

• Administer financial functions such as budgetary accounting, budget preparation, and similar fiscal procedures.

• Supervise or carry out: preparation of monthly accounting and special reports; maintenance of appropriation and other subsidiary ledgers and determination of proper, classification of accounts for posting therein and reconciliations.

• Provide financial information to the Assistant Controller and Controller upon request. Prepare various other reports as required by other College departments or agencies.

• Develop and implement improvements to current systems of internal controls.

 
Occasional Job Functions:
 
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Controller.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Education:
 
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of three years of experience in accounting/budgeting in a responsible position.

• Experience in the preparation of financial statements.

• Experience working with computerized accounting/financial systems.