Accountant II

Nature and Variety of Work

The role involves applying professional accounting knowledge and skills to a key function of the central accounting system. Work includes balancing accounts and preparing various regular and special accounting reports and extends at times to the development and installation of new or updates to a new financial system. Supervision is exercised over subordinate clerical employees when assigned. Work is performed independently within established policies, procedures, and accounting techniques, and is reviewed by professional superiors through conferences, reports, audits, and internal controls.

Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Plans, organizes, and conducts the accounting and control functions to which assigned, such as preparing financial statements and monthly management reports, and analyzing year-to-year variances.
• Assists in work related to various aspects of implementing a new finance system.
• Supervises a small group of billing and program specialist employees; assigns and reviews work; appraises employee performance; and provides training.
• Reviews, approves, and posts journal entries. Runs and analyzes reports to ensure that budget appropriation accounts are not exceeded.
• Prepares and maintains regular and special accounting records and reports and assists in developing new or revised accounting procedures in major areas of accounting.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, with major coursework in accounting.
• Experience: Two or more years of experience in accounting and fiscal operations.
• Note: For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement.
• Note: This position requires a thorough background check.

Supplemental Qualifications

• PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
  • Advanced Excel experience.
  • Experience using Oracle Financial Systems.
  • Experience preparing financial statements and reports.

Medical/Health Insurance Plans

• BlueChoice Advantage EPO
• BlueChoice Advantage PPO
• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
• EyeMed

Dental Insurance

• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)

Vision Insurance

• EyeMed

Employee Life Insurance

• Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.
• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance

Disability Income Insurance

Pension Plan

• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.

Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Holidays

• Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year

Annual Leave

• Less than 3 years - 13 days
• 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days
• 15 years or more - 26 days

Disability Leave

• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year

Personal Leave Day

• 5 per calendar year

Leave Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Health Care Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefits

• Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
• Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
• United Legal Benefits

Medical/Health Insurance Plans

• BlueChoice Advantage EPO
• BlueChoice Advantage PPO