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Accounting Specialist
Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Company : State of Delaware
Salary : Details not provided
Location : Delaware

Full Description

This level represents technically advanced support of complex fiscal/financial/auditing functions. It is distinguished from the Technician level by work assignments broad in functional scope and/or requiring advanced technical knowledge, both of which require application of complex state or federal program laws, rules and regulations. Work encompasses the full range of activities as described in Essential Functions.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of every job duty for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
  • Compute fiscal/financial transactions
  • Reconcile transactions/accounts.
  • Classify and code fiscal/financial transactions.
  • Review to ensure compliance with required documentation, computations, codes, signatures, and rules/regulations.
  • Record fiscal/financial transactions to various financial information systems.
  • Interact with public/private sector to provide/obtain information.
  • Compile information/develop reports for use by others.
  • Monitor balances and report discrepancies.
  • Participate in recommending systems and forms enhancements.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following qualifications. Failure in any one area will result in a rating of “not qualified.”

  • Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting or related field.
OR
  • Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Business Management, Computer Information Systems or related field.
OR
1. One-year experience in processing financial transactions in areas such as accounting, auditing, payroll, or taxes.
2. One-year experience in creating financial reports which includes combining and presenting financial data from multiple sources in an organized format.
3. One-year experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
4. Six months experience in determining compliance of financial transactions with required documentation, computations, codes, signatures, and rules/regulations.

Additional Posting Information

Attachments to Applications:
  • Please do not submit copies of evaluations, letters of reference, training certificates, or college transcripts unless requested.
  • If supplemental information is requested by the posting, be sure to include it when you submit your application prior to the closing date.
  • Applications or additional information will not be accepted after the closing date.
  • Resumes will not be accepted unless accompanied by the application.

Conditions of Hire

  • A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire and to maintain employment.
  • Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of employment.

Benefits

  • This position may be eligible for an Alternative Work Schedule or to Telework after successful completion of the employee's probationary period
  • To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit the website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458.

TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.


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