ACCOUNTANT III L0313

Definition: This is advanced professional or supervisory accounting work in the classification, analysis, and reporting of financial data.

An employee in this class is responsible for the analysis of complex financial statements and transactions and the preparation of documentation, financial statements and reports to control and account for funds. Work involves the preparation of complex financial forecasts and reports for management. Employees in this class supervise large and difficult recording and reporting functions or perform advanced accounting work involving responsibility for the accounting operations of a complex program or fund, or a number of varied programs or funds. Employes perform a wide variety of professional accounting work, but some assignments require an emphasis upon a specific accounting specialty. Supervision may be exercised over a professional, technical, or clerical staff. Work is performed within general guidelines and is subject to review by a professional superior for effectiveness through conferences and examination of reports.

Examples of Work: Supervises a staff of professional and clerical employes who maintain accounting records and prepare related reports and financial statements.

Supervises and participates in the conduct of complex internal and external audits and submits recommendations for the improvement of accounting operations.

Performs the accounting operations for a complex program or fund, or a number of varied programs or funds.

Supervises the preparation and approval of adjustment vouchers.

Examines financial data submitted by business enterprises subject to state regulations and prepares analytical accounting reports.

Prepares analytical accounting reports and budgetary projections for program personnel and central accounting agencies.

Prepares cost estimates to determine the feasibility of producing new items or converting present facilities to new production schedules.

Maintains and analyzes complex records of raw materials, labor, and overhead to determine the cost of production per item.

Maintains records of operational costs and the distribution of direct and indirect costs to proper accounts.

Assists in the installation and modification of electronic or automatic data processing systems.

Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing and cost accounting.

Knowledge of modern office management methods.

Some knowledge of the capabilities and requirements of electronic and automatic data processing equipment.

Ability to assemble, analyze, and prepare reports and statements of complex financial data.

Ability to analyze and test the operating effectiveness of accounting controls.

Ability to plan, assign, review, and supervise the work of a staff of professional and non-professional employes.

Ability to evaluate, develop, and institute new accounting forms, records, procedures, and controls.

Ability to train and provide guidance to professional accountants and non-professional staff.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Experience and Training: One year as an Accountant II;

or

Three years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, and graduation from a four year college or university, including or supplemented by 15 credits in accounting.

*Four years of bookkeeping experience and 18 college credits in accounting may be substituted for college graduation.

Date Established or Last Revised

Class Specification - 1966

Evaluation Guide - 1989

Commonwealth Equivalent PSG ST08