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    This document summarizes the responsibilities of a staff accountant position. A staff accountant applies accounting and auditing techniques to fiscal transactions and systems. They are responsible for accounting and auditing functions, exercising independent judgment with general supervision. Key responsibilities include supervising clerical staff, preparing financial statements and budgets, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. The position requires knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, office procedures, data processing, supervision, and the ability to effectively communicate and formulate accounting methods. A degree in accounting is the minimum educational requirement.

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    This document summarizes the responsibilities of a staff accountant position. A staff accountant applies accounting and auditing techniques to fiscal transactions and systems. They are responsible for accounting and auditing functions, exercising independent judgment with general supervision. Key responsibilities include supervising clerical staff, preparing financial statements and budgets, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. The position requires knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, office procedures, data processing, supervision, and the ability to effectively communicate and formulate accounting methods. A degree in accounting is the minimum educational requirement.

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    This document summarizes the responsibilities of a staff accountant position. A staff accountant applies accounting and auditing techniques to fiscal transactions and systems. They are responsible for accounting and auditing functions, exercising independent judgment with general supervision. Key responsibilities include supervising clerical staff, preparing financial statements and budgets, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. The position requires knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, office procedures, data processing, supervision, and the ability to effectively communicate and formulate accounting methods. A degree in accounting is the minimum educational requirement.

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    0611

    STAFF ACCOUNTANT
    NATURE OF WORK
    This is professional accounting work involving the application of
    accounting/auditing techniques to a variety of fiscal transactions and control
    systems.
    An employee in a position allocated to this class is responsible for
    accounting and auditing functions. Supervision may be exercised over clerical
    personnel. Work may require the exercise of independent judgement performed
    under the general supervision of a senior accountant or administrative superior.
    Work is reviewed through periodic reports and conferences.

    EXAMPLES OF WORK
    Writes performance evaluations; issues counseling forms/disciplinary
    actions; handles employee complaints and grievances; recommends the hiring,
    firing and promotion of staff.
    Supervises clerical personnel involved in varied duties.
    Prepares fiscal analyses and assists in preparation of financial
    statements.
    Maintains journals, general ledgers, and subsidiary ledgers.
    Assists in budget preparations.
    Assists in conducting and presenting audits/reviews.
    Examines the financial records and operational areas of a department to
    ensure compliance with law and policy and procedure memoranda.
    Assists in planning the scope of an audit, preparing an audit program, and
    determining audit procedures.
    Performs related work as required.

    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES


    Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting/ auditing.
    Knowledge of modern accounting and office procedures and equipment,
    including the application of electronic data processing to the maintenance and
    analysis of fiscal data.
    Knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration
    and internal control systems.
    Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of subordinates.
    Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
    Ability to formulate and install standard and special accounting methods,
    procedures, forms and records.
    Knowledge of PC based spreadsheet applications.

    MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS


    Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework
    in accounting.
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