Intermediate Accountant

About the role

The Office of Administration, Division of Accounting seeks a team member with a passion for numbers and a desire to network with experts in the accounting field. This position offers opportunities to develop valuable professional relationships and advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Apply critical thinking related to financial reporting.

• Provide outstanding customer service to multiple agency contacts.

• Formulate opinions independently.

• Prepare and analyze statewide financial reports, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Analyze and provide comments on the impact of proposed Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements and their effect on the State-wide financial statements.

• Extract, analyze, and report on financial data retrieved from the statewide accounting system.

• Aid in the maintenance, review, analysis, and evaluation of the statewide accounting system.

• Support State agency personnel with various accounting issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Substitutions may be allowed based on professional certifications or additional relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• Experience in interpreting and applying GAAP.

• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting and GASB Standards.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel.

• Knowledge of the statewide accounting system and data warehouse reports.

• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

• Flexibility, self-motivation, and ability to work independently or as part of a group with little supervision.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

• Interpreting and applying GAAP.

• Governmental Accounting and GASB Standards.

• Microsoft Access and Excel.

• Statewide accounting system and data warehouse reports.

• Prioritizing workload.

• Interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Defined pension plan.

• Generous amounts of leave and holiday time.

• Eligibility for health insurance coverage.

Pay

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. Additional pay differentials may apply based on factors such as shift, security, or years of service.

Schedule

Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.