Accounts Examiner

Description

• Examines accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with accepted accounting principles, laws and regulations and state or federal requirements;
• May participate in hearings or conferences;
• Utilizes electronic data processing (EDP) systems for financial records, reports and analysis;
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! Note: If scheduled to interview, current state employees will be required to bring a copy of their last two annual performance evaluations.
• prepare comprehensive reports including narrative and statistical sections;
• Examines various financial records including revenue, expenditure, payroll and grant accounting;
• Prepares for examinations by reviewing prior audit reports, financial statements, budgets or other available data;
• For an on-site audit, meets with officials of organization being examined to discuss audit procedures, answers questions and obtains necessary information and records;
• Determines compliance of various complex financial documents with applicable regulations;
• Prepares unit reports explaining results and making recommendations;
• analyze financial records, documents and reports;
• May prepare remittance schedules for collection or delinquent accounts and arrange for attachments as required;
• Examines and reconciles accounting records with supporting data, such as vouchers, invoices and cash receipts;
• For an on-site audit, reviews and discusses audit findings with officials of organization audited;
• utilize EDP systems for financial management.
• Conducts or participates in examinations of financial records and documents of state agencies, businesses, municipalities or other organizations which are monitored by the state;
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Requirements

• and ability to apply professional accounting and auditing principles and practices;
• Ability to
• Must be able flexible to meet agency needs
• interpersonal skills;
• College training in accounting or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of
• and ability to apply relevant statutes and regulations;
• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• A Master's degree in accounting may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
• Successful completion of an Accounting Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience and Special Experience.
• Certification in any of the following may be substituted for one (1) year of the General and Special Experience: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor.
• Two (2) years of experience as an Assistant Accountant may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
• oral and written communication skills;

Benefits

• Embrace a healthy work/life balance tailored to all employees
• Enjoy endless opportunities for professional growth and development

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance