What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Steneral Consulting?
Overview
2 to 3 years of accounting or related experience preferred.
DUTIES
Guidelines consist of generally accepted accounting procedures and theories as well as federal and state laws, policies, and procedures pertaining to accounting and bookkeeping. Judgment is exercised in applying these guidelines to evaluate procedures, maintain relatively standard accounts, prepare reports, and resolve discrepancies within and between accounts.
RESPONSIBILITY
Incumbent is responsible for supporting AP and AR activity within IOT's Finance department. After training is completed, supervision usually consists of general instructions. Unusual problems and recommendations may be discussed with the supervisor. Work is reviewed upon completion for technical accuracy, attainment of objectives and conformance with policy.
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Contacts are with persons within own agency, from other state agencies such as the Department of Administration, State Auditor and Budget Agency and from the private business sector for the purpose of obtaining or furnishing information.
2 to 3 years of accounting or related experience preferred.
DUTIES
- Analyzes vendor invoices, procurement activity and disbursal of funds
- Obtains approvals and creates receipts in PeopleSoft Financials for software and services invoices
- Creates vouchers for vendor payments
- Responds to routine vendor invoice submissions and payment inquiries
- Creates Reports of Collection (ROCs) and completes related deposit activity
- Prepares and distributes invoices to IOT's external customers
- Supports IOT's Pinnacle Billing activity
- Reviews travel authorizations and expense reports for completeness and accuracy
- Advise the supervisor of the status of all accounts.
- Reconcile account discrepancies.
- Recommends changes in accounting policies and methods and assists in developing accounting procedures
- Performs related duties as required
- Ability to deliver high quality work
- Ability to read with comprehension and think critically
- Ability to take initiative and to solve problems independently
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to organize and prioritize work
- Working knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting desired
- Working knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and procedures pertaining to government accounting and bookkeeping desired
- Working knowledge of agency function and organization desired
- Working knowledge of automated accounting systems desired
- Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
- Ability to evaluate and recommend modifications to existing accounting policy and procedures
- Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports
- Ability to accurately perform arithmetic calculations
Guidelines consist of generally accepted accounting procedures and theories as well as federal and state laws, policies, and procedures pertaining to accounting and bookkeeping. Judgment is exercised in applying these guidelines to evaluate procedures, maintain relatively standard accounts, prepare reports, and resolve discrepancies within and between accounts.
RESPONSIBILITY
Incumbent is responsible for supporting AP and AR activity within IOT's Finance department. After training is completed, supervision usually consists of general instructions. Unusual problems and recommendations may be discussed with the supervisor. Work is reviewed upon completion for technical accuracy, attainment of objectives and conformance with policy.
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Contacts are with persons within own agency, from other state agencies such as the Department of Administration, State Auditor and Budget Agency and from the private business sector for the purpose of obtaining or furnishing information.
