Accounting Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Accounting Specialist prepares and keeps control and subsidiary accounting records involving a variety of transactions and accounts. They compile trial balances, financial reports, profit and loss statements and balance sheets and examine and ensures posting to proper account and general ledger.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Respond to external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process, Maintains fiscal records by reviewing payroll information, purchase requisitions, vouchers, receipts and other documents

• Enters data onto computer spread sheets, ledgers, worksheets, and other forms.

• Compares data contained in a variety of financial records in order to detect errors and discrepancies.

• Reconciles accounts and records, and extracts and compiles information from records as required.

• Monitors budgets by reviewing fund balances and reporting overages and shortages to superiors.

• Assists in budget preparation by compiling necessary information manually or by using computer based records pertaining to budgets, accounts, inventories and other financial operations.

• Completes report forms and prepares financial information for management.

• Coordinates accounts payable activities with the purchasing function.

• Reviews transactions for documentation of obligation, payment authorization, timely payment, and accurate recording

• May inform other agency employees about accounting procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.

• May clarify Federal and State policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in accounting with relevant work experience

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong problem-solving skills and work ethics

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills