Accountant (anticipated)

Utica City School District•Utica, NY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This entry level professional work involves performing professional accounting work including the maintenance of accounting records, preparation of reports and the establishment of new account systems. Incumbents may also assist an administrative superior or higher-level professional accountant in changing or establishing new accounting procedures, interfacing with computerized accounting systems, and in some instances, independently establishing less complex systems or procedures. The work is performed under general supervision and requires independent judgment on technical accounting problems; but may be reviewed upon completion for overall standard performance and is subject to periodic audit. Supervision of others is not a usual feature of this class. Does related work as required.

Requirements

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a closely related field
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two year college or university with an Associate's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a closely related field AND two (2) years of experience in professional accounting or financial auditing
Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
Ability to apply such knowledge to accounting transactions
Knowledge of office methods/procedures, familiarity with the use of standard office equipment
Knowledge of federal and capital funds
Knowledge of the general principles of public finance administration, including budgeting and financial reporting
Ability to prepare complete and accurate accounting reports and statements
Ability to perform detailed work
Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written direction
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with employees
Ability to understand and follow oral and written direction
Mental alertness
Good judgement
Neatness
Accuracy
Tact and courtesy
Fingerprinting Clearance
Must comply with Civil Service Law
Must be a resident of the City of Utica

Nice To Haves

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Responsibilities

Performs internal audits on accounts, invoices and expenditures to prove mathematical correctness
Prepares entries necessary to close accounts
Enters data and reviews procurement documents to verify completeness and accuracy of documents
Assists with the analysis of cost data of a department or institution according to labor material and overhead costs to compute unit costs
Records data for use by management and monitors expenditures
Maintains a varied and complex set of accounting records, and assists in the preparation of portions of financial statements from accounting records
Takes monthly trial balances and reconciles with the monthly bank statements
Prepares reports
Reconciles general ledger accounts
Records, posts, and maintains accounting records on a computer
Keeps records of receipts and expenditures and allocates receipts to proper funds
Assists in preparing a department budget
May assist with establishing new accounting systems and procedures
Performs a variety of related duties as necessary for the efficient execution of functions of the Department