Accountant V

About the role

The Warrant Distribution Team Lead must possess extensive knowledge of payment processing and is responsible for coordinating the distribution of all payroll and non-payroll warrants in accordance with applicable rules and regulations established by the State Legislature, State Auditor’s Office, Secretary of State, Comptroller, and Internal Revenue Service.

Responsibilities

• Ensures agency compliance with state requirements, policies, and procedures in financial areas.
• Makes decisions regarding direct deposit and warrant distribution with limited supervision.
• Reviews and approves audits of agency records for accuracy and compliance with applicable state law and oversight agencies' rules and regulations.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for the Accounting Unit during meetings, planning sessions, and conferences.
• Works under minimal supervision, with latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Experience with accounting principles and procedures; preference for governmental accounting experience.
• Experience with automated accounting systems; preference given for experience with CAPPS 9.2 and/or USAS.
• Skilled in the use Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written communication as observed by detail and completeness of information provided on the state application.
• Experience in planning, organizing, and managing staff workloads on a daily basis.
• Experience in developing procedures or business processes and providing training to others.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
• Knowledge of management principles and skill in problem resolution.
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems.
• Skill in preparing procedures, instructions, and other detailed documents, as well as providing training and guidance to others.
• Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment and to analyze new situations as they arise.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and individuals and to maintain productive working relationships.
• Ability to organize workloads and establish priorities effectively.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

Includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Pay

$6,000.00 - $6,000.00

Schedule

Day