POSITION DESCRIPTION



POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Accountant III

Reports To: Finance Manager

Department: Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Posting Date:

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Job Summary:

Perform duties to review, monitor, prepare, and reconcile accounting related transactions and processes.

Essential Functions:

Provide information regarding accounting transactions to the accounting supervisors and managers.

Follow established accounting procedures, copy, collate, classify and organize accounting documents and transactions. Prepare and post entries for daily investment transactions. Prepare general ledger journal entries for all investment activity.

Critically examine records, payments, receipts, and investments for accuracy according to established contract agreements, rules, and departmental procedures. Monitor collateral as needed and check month-end collateral reports for adequacy.

Cooperate with department employees and other District managers and employees who are customers of the finance and accounting department. Maintain good rapport with District employees and vendors who utilize finance and accounting services. Assist on District teams and projects. Fill in for Accounting Services personnel as needed.

Make decisions in conjunction with other team members and supervisors to determine project cost approach. Choose appropriate material to complete projects such as source documents and invoices as needed. Make recommendations regarding investment strategies and specific investments.

Prepare statistics, numerical, and accounting information for input into the management information system. Use the computerized system to store and retrieve information.

Work closely with financial institutions to maintain positive relationships. Contact financial institutions to obtain quotes on interest rates and to transact other investment business as required. Provide electronic funds transfer instructions for investment purchases and maturities to participating financial institutions.

Maintain administrative documentation and make appropriate adjustment entries. Assist with preparation and generation of reports. Maintain investment records and files.

Prepare accurate cost and time estimates for finance system and make adjustments as required. Compile daily cash and investment data to determine cash balances available for investment. Continually review finance investment records for checks and balances.

Design fixed asset flowcharts and format reports. Continually be aware of methods and activities that can improve the efficiency of the accounting operation. Prepare reports and schedules for annual budget and annual audit.

Obtain investment instructions from construction contractors to establish escrow accounts for retain age withheld from payments to contractors and send confirmation letters to contractors.

Non-Essential Functions:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting or Finance

Experience: Seven (7) years of general accounting experience.

Specific Skills: None.

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc: None.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Working Conditions:

General office environment.

Physical Demands:

A majority of time spent sitting with occasional standing and walking.

Interfaces:

Internal: Interfaces with District personnel throughout the organization.

External: Interfaces with general public, agencies, and other corporations.

Success Factors:

Detail conscious

Critically analyzes information

Socially confident

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. At the employee’s request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

To be considered for this position, all diplomas, licenses and other credentials must be on file before bidding closes.

7/23/2003

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