State Accounting Administrator I

Summary Statement

The State has embarked on an ERP Modernization Project encompassing the payroll, pensions, and accounting systems.  This posting is for several positions on the accounting system project team to function as managers of separate financial modules. The incumbents will work with State project personnel, outside consultants, and the System Implementation Partner to implement the new system. The individuals filling this role should have an understanding of the State’s current financial accounting system and the accounting structure of the State.  Incumbents will participate in design sessions, configuration, and testing of the new system and will lead teams of two to four project SMEs with knowledge of their specific modules. The project is expected to take three to four years.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience in governmental accounting.

Essential Functions

• Provides guidance, direction, and recommendations to state agencies, organizations, vendors, or others in the assigned fiscal oversight function(s) at the State level.


• Reviews, analyzes, reconciles, and/or approves financial transactions, system processes, reports, or other financial data within integrated financial information systems. 


• Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures, as well as internal controls and reporting requirements.


• Researches, collects, analyzes, and interprets a variety of data and reports; obtains and clarifies information; and troubleshoots discrepancies, errors, unexpected results, or process flaws.


• Makes determinations, defines solutions, and appropriate action that maintain data integrity and security such as updates, corrections, reclassifications, adjustments, or changes to user access.


• Runs queries and prepares, analyzes, and distributes a variety of reports.


• Participates in analyzing state accounting services, automated financial information system(s), or software application(s) to determine functional and technical requirements and ensure business and user needs are met.  


• Conducts special assignments and projects which may include system testing, upgrades, updates, and enhancements, statewide reporting, or compliance work. 


• Makes recommendations for changes to processes, procedures, and forms to improve efficiency and internal controls.


• Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, analyze, document, and report on financial information.  


• Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or by written communication.  


• Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.


• May maintain, review, verify, and update system tables and configuration to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations and meet business needs.


• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

1. Three years' experience in participating in financial studies or projects such as special reports, compliance studies, upgrades or updates, or enhancements to financial business processes or automated information systems.
2. Two years' experience in accounting with the oversight of financial reporting and internal controls OR two years of experience in the oversight of a financial management system application.
3. Two years' experience in conducting statistical analysis, internal control reviews, or preparing financial statements such as balance sheets and profit and loss statements or risk assessments to identify risks, variances, trends, and discrepancies and recommending improvements based on findings.
4. Two years' experience in developing and evaluating internal controls, financial policies or procedures.
5. Coursework, training and/or work experience in staff supervision, which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview. 

The Division of Accounting may offer remote work and flexible schedules where appropriate. These options will be discussed during the interview and are dependent on position responsibilities.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Applicant must complete satisfactory criminal background check, reference checks, confirmation of compliance with federal and state tax laws, and any other required condition of employment.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. 

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. 

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.