OBJECTIVES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB:

• Prepares straightforward or recurring accounting schedules, statements or reports for management to reflect financial situation; assists higher level accountants in more complex or specialized assignments
• Arranges different types of data into a variety of formats (i.e., charts, graphs, and tables) for management comparison purposes.
• Reviews reports, fund or account statements and bank statements; investigates irregularities and reports to supervisor; makes adjustments and necessary journal entries.
• Records revenues, disbursements, expenses or other transactions by posting to records or ledgers; takes trial balances and prepares simple analyses and/or reports.
• Analyzes transactions and documents procedures to ensure compliance with accounting principles.
• Analyzes accounting data and makes general interpretations and recommendations.
• Reviews computer reports and investigates, and reports or corrects inconsistencies and errors.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of accounting practices, procedures and generally accepted accounting principles
• Skill in preparing detailed reports.
• Skill in the use of computer hardware and software.