Accountant

Job Requirements:
- Thorough knowledge and the ability to apply general the Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles;
- Thorough knowledge and the ability to apply Generally Accepted Audit Standards and related theories;
- Thorough knowledge of Governmental Accounting;
- Broad knowledge of federal, state and agency budgeting and fiscal policies and procedures;
- Thorough knowledge of computers;
- Advanced knowledge of appropriate Encompass modules;
- Extensive knowledge of agency organization and function;
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all levels of the organization;
- Ability to work under pressure and to practice diplomacy, tact, and courtesy;
- Ability to problem solve and research and recommend remedies to complex issues;
- Ability to develop effective procedures.

Skill        Required / Desired Amount         of Experience
Bachelor’s Accounting, Business or 4 years of experience, Required 4 Years
Thorough knowledge of computers: Microsoft Word and Excel, Required 2 Years
Thorough knowledge and the ability to apply Generally Accepted Audit Standards and related theories, Required 2 Years
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all levels of the organization, Required
Ability to work under pressure and to practice diplomacy, tact, and courtesy, Required
Ability to problem solve and research and recommend remedies to complex issues; Required
Ability to develop effective procedures, Required
Broad knowledge of federal, state and agency budgeting and fiscal policies and procedures, Highly desired
Thorough knowledge of Governmental Accounting, Highly desired
Peoplesoft financials, Highly desired
Advanced knowledge of appropriate Encompass modules, Highly desired