TITLE: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
GRADE: 15
JOB CODE: 0137
FLSA: MANAGEMENT
Job Summary
Performs a wide range of advanced professional level
accounting work of a varied nature within assigned areas of financial
responsibility for the district.
Scope
This position works in the area of Business Services. Work
contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, professional organizations,
public entities, and vendors. Equipment used includes standard office equipment.
Supervision Received
This position reports to an assigned administrator or
Principal Accountant. Receives general direction regarding routine and standard
matters, specific instruction regarding non-routine and highly sensitive
matters.
Supervision Exercised
May supervise the work of Level I and II Accountants,
Accounting Assistants, staff and temporaries.
Representative Duties
Analyzes records of expenditures and encumbrances and
recommends necessary changes; checks and verifies the accuracy and completeness
of budgetary accounting records; prepares budget documents such as updated
estimates, base requests and budget adjustments; reviews and maintains general
and subsidiary ledgers; reviews and updates complete set of accrual books of
account and analyzes related financial statements; consults with and advises
departments and colleges on recording transactions and fiscal record; conducts
training for users regarding accounting procedures and related system's
processes; instructs employees on technical accounting, taxation and reporting
and the interpretation and application of related rules and regulations; reads
and interprets contents of legal agreements and compliance requirements as they
pertain to accounting and tax issues; provides assistance district wide on
accounting issues related to various activities, such as accounts payable,
accounts receivable, grants, property, and tax accounting, reporting, and
budgeting; evaluates and recommends revisions to accounting procedures and
processes; demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease
turnaround times, and streamline work processes; works cooperatively and
jointly to provide quality customer service; supervises assigned staff;
performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP) and Governmental Accounting and Auditing Standards (GAAS), theory, and
practices; budget and grant administration; tax laws and their application to
various accounting transactions and reporting; office management principles and
practices; on-line general ledger software; spreadsheet applications.
Ability to: instruct internal and external customers on
policies and procedures; translate complex customer needs into detailed
specifications; perform and review mathematical and statistical calculations;
produce written documentation such as financial statements and reports; apply
sound critical judgement in complex situations; prepare and analyze
comprehensive financial reports; establish and maintain effective working
relationships; analyze and interpret fiscal, budget and, accounting records;
coordinate workflow; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish
cooperative working relationships in the course of performing assigned duties.
Training and Experience
Any combination of education, training, and experience that
provides the required knowledge and abilities.
An example of this would be a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related
field and/or professional experience in accounting or auditing. Exposure to
governmental accounting and computerized accounting systems is desired and
C.P.A certification and supervisory experience is preferred.
Special Conditions of Employment
Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.
Working Conditions
This class specification is intended to indicate the basic
nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that
may be assigned. It does not imply that
all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it
necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.