SUMMARY
Responsible for the daily maintenance of the various general ledgers. Assists in managing
monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
1. Complies with agency policies and procedures.
2. Perform monthly financial close activities including update and maintenance of the
General Ledger, analysis of account variances and reporting of results to management.
3. Preparation of various monthly financial reports.
4. Ensure accuracy and reliability of general ledger/trail balance.
5. Coordinate and maintain monthly recurring and unusual or extraordinary journal entries.
6. Perform monthly analysis of general ledger account variances and reconcile changes.
7. Assists in month-end closing activities, including departmental expenses, accounts
receivable, accounts payable and inventory.
8. Assist in fixed asset accounting, ensuring that capitalization/depreciation policies are
followed and that assets are physically tracked in and out of the facility.
9. Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits.
10. Perform special projects and reporting as needed.
11. Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; one year
experience in bookkeeping and cost accounting; or equivalent combination of education and
experience. Working knowledge of a personal computer. Absolute integrity and sufficient
maturity to handle the confidential aspects of the work.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports,
and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers,
regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and
articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present
information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and
fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as
fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to
interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal
with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee
frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The
employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to
adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.