Accountant 2

Summary Of Classification

This class is accountable for independently performing a full-range of professional accounting tasks in grant-related auditing and accounting. Employees in this class use professional accounting knowledge in developing, reviewing, and modifying accounting procedures, systems, and policies.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of modern business accounting procedures;
• Considerable knowledge of the principles underlying the laws, ordinances, and regulations governing the financial operations of the Education Department;
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of professional accounting;
• Knowledge of basic auditing principles and practices;
• Knowledge of professional accounting principles and practices including knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting;
• Oral communication skills;
• Ability in the use of accounting software/database;
• Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting methods and procedures;
• Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting data and to prepare appropriate statements and reports;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers;
• Ability to organize, problem solve, and meet deadlines;
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and evaluate financial statements and other accounting records and reports;
• Ability to read and interpret written materials;
• Ability to utilize electronic informational systems for financial management;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Credentials, Licenses, Certifications And Other Requirements

• Licenses, certifications, and other requirements are not specified.

Continuing Education Requirements

• Continuing education requirements are not specified.

Essential Functions

• Acts in conjunction with Grant Project Coordinators;
• Advises department heads and others on accounting policies and interpret and apply them to various grant functions to ensure conformance;
• Analyzes and interprets accounting records and reports;
• Aids in planning, designing, and implementing accounting procedures or systems;
• Aids in budget management by compiling and reviewing program budget proposals, preparing estimates and calculations of projected expenditures and quarterly allotments, and preparing monthly reports;
• Aids in planning and implementation of financial aspects of electronic data processing systems;
• Aids in the preparation of end-of-year expenditure reports;
• Aids in the preparation of special financial statements and reports for the information and guidance of city officials;
• Develops and modifies detailed accounting procedures, policies, and systems, as necessary in order to meet changing requirements.

Business Office Grant Policies and Procedures Manual

• Grant Awards and Appropriations;
• Budget Revisions;
• Accounts Payable/Requisition/Purchasing;
• Reclassifications;
• Fiscal Timeline;
• Preparation of CT State Department of Education cash management requests;
• Maintenance of fiscal aspects of grant programs by preparing or reviewing financial reports, reviewing expenditures for compliance with grant contracts, providing technical assistance to grantees in maintaining accounting records;
• Preparation of balance sheets and financial statements involving multiple accounts;
• Recommendation of accounting related improvements to business practices such as accounting controls and financial reviews;
• Recording of complex and compound journal entries;
• Response to grant-audit requests;
• Review of expenditures and preparation or review of financial statements;
• Setup and maintenance of accurate grant records and accounts;
• Utilization of electronic data processing systems for financial records, reports, and analysis;
• Performance of related duties as required.

Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Requirements

• Depth Perception: X
• Standing: X
• Color Distinction: X
• Walking: X
• Peripheral Vision: X
• Sitting: X
• Driving: X
• Lifting: X
• Physical Strength: Carrying: X Little Physical Effort (-10 lbs.), Pushing: X Light Work (-20 lbs.), Pulling: X Medium Work (20-50 lbs.), Climbing: X Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.), Balancing: X Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.), Stooping: X
• Environmental Conditions: Kneeling: X Cold (50 degrees F or less), Crouching: X Heat (90 degrees F or more), Crawling: X Temperature Changes: X Reaching: X Wetness: X Handling: X Humidity: X Grasping: X Extreme Noise or Vibration: X Twisting: X Exposure to Chemicals: X Feeling: X Exposure to Gases and Fumes: X Talking: X Exposure to Unpleasant Odors: X Hearing: X Exposure to bodily fluids: X Repetitive Motion: X Exposure to dampness: X Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination: X Confinement to Small or Restricting Area: X Visual Acuity/Near: X Mechanical Hazards: X Visual Acuity/Far: X Physical danger or abuse: X

Working Conditions

• Never: X
• Occasionally: X
• Frequently: X
• Constantly: X

Equal Opportunity Employer

Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.