ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR
About The Position
The Accounting Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing a variety of accounting functions within a state government agency. This includes managing financial records, supporting budgeting processes, preparing reports, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating with other departments to ensure efficient and accurate financial operations. The position is responsible for providing guidance and support to accounting staff and assisting management in making informed financial decisions. This position requires on-site employment with no remote or hybrid options available. The Accounting Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing a variety of accounting functions within a department. This includes managing financial records, supporting budgeting processes, preparing reports, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating with other departments to ensure efficient and accurate financial operations. The position is responsible for providing guidance and support to accounting staff and assisting management in making informed financial decisions.
Requirements
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting processes.
- Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for decision-making.
- Proficiency in managing accounts payable and receivable processes and verifying financial transactions.
- Understanding of state and federal financial regulations and ability to ensure adherence to these standards.
- Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel) and other financial management tools.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus 3 years of accounting experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain financial records, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all transactions.
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts in accordance with state regulations and policies.
- Reconcile accounts, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved in a timely manner.
- Prepare journal entries and ensure all entries are properly documented and in compliance with state accounting standards.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
- Oversee the preparation and maintenance of financial records, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all accounting transactions.
- Coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Coordinate accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to policies.
- Ensure that all financial processes and transactions comply with applicable state, federal, and departmental regulations.
- Provide oversight and guidance to junior accounting staff, ensuring proper training and adherence to accounting procedures and policies.
- Work with auditors to provide necessary information and respond to audit inquiries.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
