State Accounting Administrator I

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State has embarked on an ERP Modernization Project encompassing the payroll, pensions, and accounting systems. This posting is for several positions on the accounting system project team to function as managers of separate financial modules. The incumbents will work with State project personnel, outside consultants, and the System Implementation Partner to implement the new system. The individuals filling this role should have an understanding of the State’s current financial accounting system and the accounting structure of the State. Incumbents will participate in design sessions, configuration, and testing of the new system and will lead teams of two to four project SMEs with knowledge of their specific modules. The project is expected to take three to four years.

Requirements

Three years' experience in participating in financial studies or projects such as special reports, compliance studies, upgrades or updates, or enhancements to financial business processes or automated information systems.
Two years' experience in accounting with the oversight of financial reporting and internal controls OR two years of experience in the oversight of a financial management system application.
Two years' experience in conducting statistical analysis, internal control reviews, or preparing financial statements such as balance sheets and profit and loss statements or risk assessments to identify risks, variances, trends, and discrepancies and recommending improvements based on findings.
Two years' experience in developing and evaluating internal controls, financial policies or procedures.
Coursework, training and/or work experience in staff supervision, which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.

Nice To Haves

Experience in governmental accounting.

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.