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FINANCIAL PROGRAMS TRAINEE

NATURE OF WORK:

This is structured and specialized trainee work in a program serving as entrance to professional, financial, fiscal, accounting or special auditing occupations in state government. Programs served may include, but are not limited to, accounting systems, specialized auditing, financial management and accounting. Training consists of formal workshops, on-the-job work experiences, and lectures from academicians, consultants, industry specialists, and Federal and state specialists.

DEFINITION:

Employees in this class participate in group projects that treat in-depth problems of concern to state government, and practical work assignments in the area of specialization. As training progresses, employees will be involved in projects of greater difficulty and complexity. Training and development activities are directed by the agency training coordinator who assures that trainee progress is monitored, and that scheduled activities develop competence in governmental administration and in the area of specialization.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Participates in seminars, performs training assignments, and observes technicians and administrators performing a variety of duties as part of an overall training and development program.

Attends training sessions and participates in formal and on-the-job training designed to develop and sharpen trainee skills in a specific financial field.

Receives guidance and counseling to acquaint the individual with the various specialized functions of the financial activity.

Performs a variety of individual or group training assignments to aid in the development of analytical and communicative skills.

Assists technicians and administrators in on-the-job training assignments, and is assigned more difficult and complex analytical work as the training period nears completion.

Prepares detailed and comprehensive reports and develops recommendations on projects completed.

Presents orally the results of studies and analyses, and explains rationale and judgments used in arriving at conclusions.

Participates in a variety of assignments designed to broaden experience in Commonwealth organization, functions, and programs.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting, finance and economics.

Knowledge of financial reports, statements, and corporation finance.

Ability to learn and apply the principles and techniques of administration.

Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive written reports.

Ability to read and comprehend technical and administrative reports and procedures such as personnel rules and management directives.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

A Bachelor's Degree including twelve (12) credits in accounting;

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Four years of experience in bookkeeping work which included twelve (12) credits in accounting;

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Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes twelve (12) credits in accounting.