Performs and/or coordinates complex professional duties in the creation and maintenance of accounting records, the verification and documentation of financial transactions, or the preparation and management of agency budgets.
Positions in this class perform complex duties and may have supervisory responsibilities over an assigned functional area.
Conducts feasibility studies for accounting system modifications by evaluating user needs and requirements and the potential impact on present systems. Maintains claims, expense, premium income, and investment information in coordination with an automated system. Prepares appropriate reports and projections. Plans large, complex, and interrelated projects, assigning personnel, and coordinating studies in a wide variety of areas. Recommends policies and program objectives impacting agencywide management, organization, and processes. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates existing policies, programs, plans, systems, operations, procedures, and documents to develop improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. Assists in developing program performance standards. Collects, assimilates, and ensures the accuracy of financial data for internal and external reporting requirements. Reconciles situations when files are out of balance, researches errors, and ensures corrective action is taken. Reviews and verifies agency budgetary adjustments, new personnel position requests, and monitors agency expenditures. Provides technical assistance to agency officials in the implementation of state budgetary policy and procedures. Analyzes state and/or federal budgetary procedures for fiscal requirements. Evaluates cost projections for new, expanded, or reorganized agency services and apprises management of program financial requirements. Performs program analyses of existing agency services. Assists in preparation of annual budgets and budget requests. Provides internal auditing services. Reviews and evaluates agency’s financial status. Manages a team or area within an agency's financial system to include all related accounting functions and compliance with associated federal and state laws, e.g., general accounting, accounting, or permanent improvement project accounting.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting, banking, budgeting, or financial management. Knowledge of state government fiscal accounting processes. Knowledge of financial EDP systems. Knowledge of office practices and procedures. Knowledge of financial statement analysis. Knowledge of state and federal regulations and laws applicable to the area of employment. Ability to proficiently apply mathematical concepts. Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports. Ability to plan, organize, review, and supervise the work of subordinates. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and professional experience in a related area, such as accounting, auditing, finance, or banking.