What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Accountant position at Erie County?
A Systems Accountant performs professional accounting systems analysis work; assisting in the design, development and implementation of accounting systems controls and applications pertaining to an integrated financial management system;
Conducts studies and makes evaluations of existing departmental accounting operations, fiscal controls, accounting standards and forms, in both computerized and non-automated accounting systems;
Participates in the design and development of all types of accounting systems controls and applications, and works with the Division of Data Processing in the design and technical development of computerized applications;
Prepares work papers, schedules, statistical summaries, and formal reports concerning accounting systems analysis and design;
Assists in testing accounting controls incorporated into computerized and non-automated fiscal control systems;
Assists in orienting and training departmental personnel on the County's accounting systems;
Participates in discussions relating to fiscal matters, systems review plans, and findings with departmental personnel;
Prepares written modifications and additions to the County's Accounting Policies Manual.
Conducts studies and makes evaluations of existing departmental accounting operations, fiscal controls, accounting standards and forms, in both computerized and non-automated accounting systems;
Participates in the design and development of all types of accounting systems controls and applications, and works with the Division of Data Processing in the design and technical development of computerized applications;
Prepares work papers, schedules, statistical summaries, and formal reports concerning accounting systems analysis and design;
Assists in testing accounting controls incorporated into computerized and non-automated fiscal control systems;
Assists in orienting and training departmental personnel on the County's accounting systems;
Participates in discussions relating to fiscal matters, systems review plans, and findings with departmental personnel;
Prepares written modifications and additions to the County's Accounting Policies Manual.