ACCOUNTANT II
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About The Position
The work involves the responsibility for performing professional accounting and supervisory work in maintaining all financial accounts for a governmental agency of moderate size. Under general supervision, employees in this class are responsible for maintaining the financial and accounting records of a department and are usually the only professional accountant in the administration staff. Larger departments may require the services of an Accountant III or a Fiscal Officer, supported by various levels of Account Clerk. In all instances, however, an Accountant or a Fiscal Officer functions as office manager, and assigns, trains and supervises subordinate Account Clerks, Typists and Clerks in performance of their various duties. Work is performed with considerable latitude for independent professional judgement and is reviewed by the department head that examines procedures for adequacy of the accounting system in meeting the needs of the department. Accounts are subject to an annual audit by staff of the Director of Finance or the County Comptroller and by the New York State Department of Audit and Control. Incumbents may be required to successfully pass a background check. Does related work as required.
