Under direction of the Division of Safety and Emergency Management, supervises and performs accounting and related fiscal recordkeeping and processing for a large and active unit. The work of the class involves supervising the processing of grants, claims, enterprise funds, purchase orders, invoices, and fiscal reports; maintains accounts involving various and complex entries; devises and establishes new work methods, including responsibility for both procedural and substantive accounting duties; supervises and assists with the receipt and deposit of funds from various sources; analyzes and interprets complex rules and procedures; codes and classifies transactions involving distribution of expenditures among many classes of accounts; compiles and retrieves monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual totals, reports, and financial statements; may be assigned to order major supplies, equipment, or textbooks using division-wide computer systems to process and monitor transactions; carries out all accounting functions for a special fund or activity; and utilizes computer and related equipment to carry out responsibilities. The unit may require daily monitoring of fiscal activities requiring considerable planning, work organization, and supervisory control to ensure satisfactory completion of the work. The worker establishes processing procedures for the unit, monitors and adjusts workloads, sets priorities, and resolves technical problems. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position operates computer terminals for prolonged periods.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None

Under direction of the Division of Safety and Emergency Management, supervises and performs accounting and related fiscal recordkeeping and processing for a large and active unit. The work of the class involves supervising the processing of grants, claims, enterprise funds, purchase orders, invoices, and fiscal reports; maintains accounts involving various and complex entries; devises and establishes new work methods, including responsibility for both procedural and substantive accounting duties; supervises and assists with the receipt and deposit of funds from various sources; analyzes and interprets complex rules and procedures; codes and classifies transactions involving distribution of expenditures among many classes of accounts; compiles and retrieves monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual totals, reports, and financial statements; may be assigned to order major supplies, equipment, or textbooks using division-wide computer systems to process and monitor transactions; carries out all accounting functions for a special fund or activity; and utilizes computer and related equipment to carry out responsibilities. The unit may require daily monitoring of fiscal activities requiring considerable planning, work organization, and supervisory control to ensure satisfactory completion of the work. The worker establishes processing procedures for the unit, monitors and adjusts workloads, sets priorities, and resolves technical problems. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position operates computer terminals for prolonged periods.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None

Considerable knowledge of bookkeeping principles, methods, procedures, and techniques as applied to the processing of payables, grants, etc; considerable knowledge of knowledge of FMS components, such as Internet Procurement, grants inquiries, Disco Viewer, etc.; considerable knowledge of office methods and procedures and familiarity with the use of standard office equipment; complement of Google suite, working knowledge of the use of computer terminals; working knowledge of effective bookkeeping practices and procedures. Ability to run and analyze fiscal reports ; ability to apply bookkeeping knowledge to repetitive and special assignments; ability to carry out continuing assignments requiring the organization and presentation of material and the making of decisions. Good oral and written communication, human relations, and customer service skills. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Plus four years of progressively more responsible accounting, grant management, or experience analyzing data and preparing reports, two of which shall have been at a level requiring independent judgment in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Advanced business training courses in finance. Can demonstrate knowledge of general accounting practices, business English, and modern office practices. Any combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None