IN-DCS-Accounts Payable Accountant

Short Description

Analyzes financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, or other financial activities within our organization.

Complete Description

*** OVERVIEW ***

The Essential Functions Of This Role Are As Follows

• Advises
  
  

the supervisor of the status of all accounts;

• Assists
  
  

management in the preparation of agency or program area budget requests;

• Develops
  
  

and recommends implementation of new accounting methods and procedures

pertaining to the incumbents area of responsibility;

• Advises
  
  

program staff on accounting matters relating to specific program funding;

• Assists
  
  

in the development and maintenance of general policies for a fiscal

program;

• Coordinates
  
  

use of the computerized accounting system for the program area;

• Certifies
  
  

the accuracy of financial records and accounts;

• Analyzes
  
  

and interprets financial statements and reports;

• Controls
  
  

the flow of appropriated funds;

• Reconciles
  
  

complex discrepancies between accounts;

• Interacts
  
  

with, and responds to, state and federal audit representatives;

• Makes
  
  

necessary adjustments to close books;

• Mail room back up