State Accountant III

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

The State Accountant III within the Division of Accounting Payroll Compliance Group (PCG) requires working closely with the State Payroll Manager to ensure internal controls exist and audit trails are maintained in all assignments related to the processing of wage overpayment/payroll repayments, to maintain an open and consistent line of communication with the PHRST office and State organizations. Essential Functions Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here. Provides guidance, direction, and recommendations to state agencies, organizations, vendors, or others in the assigned fiscal oversight function(s) at the State level. Reviews, analyzes, reconciles, and/or approves financial transactions, system processes, reports, or other financial data within integrated financial information systems. Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures, as well as internal controls and reporting requirements. Researches, collects, analyzes, and interprets a variety of data and reports; obtains and clarifies information; and troubleshoots discrepancies, errors, unexpected results, or process flaws. Makes determinations, defines solutions, and appropriate action that maintain data integrity and security such as updates, corrections, reclassifications, adjustments, or changes to user access. Runs queries and prepares, analyzes, and distributes a variety of reports. Participates in analyzing state accounting services, automated financial information system(s), or software application(s) to determine functional and technical requirements and ensure business and user needs are met. Conducts special assignments and projects which may include system testing, upgrades, updates, and enhancements, statewide reporting, or compliance work. Makes recommendations for changes to processes, procedures, and forms to improve efficiency and internal controls. Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, analyze, document, and report on financial information. Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or by written communication. Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races. May maintain, review, verify, and update system tables and configuration to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations and meet business needs. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Two years' experience in analyzing financial data or automated financial information system data, developing alternatives, and recommending and advising customers, management, or others on solutions.
Two years' experience in compiling, analyzing, and reporting on financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning.
One year of experience in ensuring compliance with accounting or payroll laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
One year of experience in making recommendations for changes or improvements to financial processes, procedures, forms, or automated information systems.

Responsibilities

Provides guidance, direction, and recommendations to state agencies, organizations, vendors, or others in the assigned fiscal oversight function(s) at the State level.
Reviews, analyzes, reconciles, and/or approves financial transactions, system processes, reports, or other financial data within integrated financial information systems.
Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures, as well as internal controls and reporting requirements.
Researches, collects, analyzes, and interprets a variety of data and reports; obtains and clarifies information; and troubleshoots discrepancies, errors, unexpected results, or process flaws.
Makes determinations, defines solutions, and appropriate action that maintain data integrity and security such as updates, corrections, reclassifications, adjustments, or changes to user access.
Runs queries and prepares, analyzes, and distributes a variety of reports.
Participates in analyzing state accounting services, automated financial information system(s), or software application(s) to determine functional and technical requirements and ensure business and user needs are met.
Conducts special assignments and projects which may include system testing, upgrades, updates, and enhancements, statewide reporting, or compliance work.
Makes recommendations for changes to processes, procedures, and forms to improve efficiency and internal controls.
Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, analyze, document, and report on financial information.
Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or by written communication.
Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
May maintain, review, verify, and update system tables and configuration to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations and meet business needs.
Performs other related duties as required.