Abolished 10/07

CENTRAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER

4144A1

Pay Grade: 32

DEFINITION OF WORK

Summary

This is financial management and professional accounting work directing a major accounting program in the State's central accounting system which includes both budgetary and proprietary accounts.

Work involves directing the activities of a functional unit within a major section of the state's central accounting operations; or performing advanced administrative, fiscal management, investments control and professional accounting work. Employees in this class generally will supervise technical accounting and clerical support staff.

Standard Classification Factors

Supervision Received - LEVEL D: "Under general direction..." Employees at this level are usually in charge of a large and important organizational unit. They plan and carry out assignments with little supervision. They report regularly to a superior, usually by means of occasional conferences, to discuss work progress or new problems which require advice from above. This designation will pertain to classes with a high order of independence.

Difficulty - LEVEL C: Considerable - duties which require a high degree of concentration because of the many factors which must be considered and weighed before a decision can be reached. Usually positions that require planning, developing, and coordinating programs and directing fairly large groups of people fall into this category.

Complexity - LEVEL E: Work is of a highly diverse and/or complex nature characterized by a broad range of activities and frequently changing conditions, situations and problems. Considerable analytical thought is necessary for interpreting a variety of factors, problems and alternatives for methods and procedures. Work requires the origination of ideas, techniques and programs for solving technical problems or complicated situations. Workers at this level exercise a high degree of responsibility for independent judgment and may participate in major program changes or policy decisions. Work may be reviewed by occasional conferences or reports to superiors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are normally characterized by regulations, policies or complex technical manuals.

Consequences of Actions and Decisions - LEVEL D: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are significant as the work may be rarely if ever reviewed, making errors difficult to detect. Errors may cause major program failure or a high degree of confusion. Injuries to others due to errors are serious or incapacitating or both and costs due to errors are substantial.

Contacts - LEVEL D: The purpose of the contact is to justify, defend, negotiate, persuade or interrogate to settle matters, maintain good will, gain cooperation or reach compromises when the information is controversial or the individuals or groups have strong differences of opinions or diverse viewpoints. Extensive use of communication techniques and well developed communication skills are required for dealing with others.

Physical Demands - LEVEL A: The work is predominantly sedentary and requires minimal or negligible physical exertion. The employee is normally seated; however, the nature of the work allows for periods of standing or walking at will.

Environmental Conditions - LEVEL A: The work environment involves normal everyday hazards or discomforts typical of offices, meeting and training rooms, or libraries. Comfortable levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are inherent in the work environment. Exposure to deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is only occasional. The likelihood of injury is remote.

Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL E: Involves scheduling, supervising and evaluating work as a "manager" of first line supervisors or as a "first line supervisor" of workers who perform distinct and separate blocks of work generally related as to purpose but requiring different processes and methods. Responsible for hiring and disciplinary actions which may or may not require the approval of a higher level of authority.

Distinguishing Features

Differs from the Accountant V class which may be used by agencies for management and professional accounting work.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Plans and directs through subordinate supervisors the activities of an accounting unit engaged in the preparation and maintenance of financial, budgetary or payroll records; researches and develops necessary cost accounting forms for effective fiscal control; coordinates multi-unit accounting methods and fiscal record keeping.

Devises municipal audit report forms; reviews audit reports; makes recommendations to improve the quality of municipal audits and to enforce compliance with the minimum standard audit and fiscal procedures; rules and regulations; confers with public officials, accountants and legislators concerning proper fiscal procedures, audit standards and related issues.

Projects revenue and/or cost by analyzing legislative proposals and actions. Develops non-standard reports and statements reflecting the interrelations of accounting, cost budgeting, program costs and comparable information.

Provides technical guidance on accounting and fiscal budgeting, program cost or comparable information; identifies procedures; recommends revisions in the account structure, ledger or report formats and reporting systems in compliance with GAAP and GASB standards; consults with agency heads and other officials.

Supervises the compilation of financial data necessary for budget preparation and annual reports; advises agency officials concerning the maintenance of financial records or accounting systems to conform to approved accounting procedures and laws; prepares final audit reports and recommendations concerning compliance and the adequacy of the accounting system.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge

*Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures) and GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board).

Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

*Knowledge of modern office procedures and equipment.

Abilities

*Ability to direct the work of one or more units of subordinate staff.

*Ability to prepare complex financial statements and reports in compliance with GAAP and GASB standards.

*Ability to make mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.

*Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

*Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, administrators and the public.

Ability to develop and present technical accounting training programs.

*Necessary at Entry

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration with twenty hours of accounting course work and five years of experience in professional accounting work, including two years of supervisory experience. Additional experience in the areas listed above may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency.

NC:   06/94
REV: 12/95
REV: 10/98
REV: 02/00
REV: 08/05