State Accounting Manager

Job Description

This position provides an expert level of customer service
to First State Financial (FSF) users statewide.
This individual will supervise the State Accountant III positions on the
FSF Service Desk and will develop training and call plans for each team member,
ensuring that direct reports are thoroughly trained in all responsible
tasks. This position will be responsible
for reviewing and escalating Service Desk tickets, monitoring telephone calls,
and reviewing email inquiries. This incumbent has an advanced level of
knowledge and experience working with all 13 modules in the State Financial
Management System.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.

Provides guidance, direction, and recommendations to state agencies, organizations, vendors, or others in the assigned fiscal oversight function(s) at the State level.

Reviews, analyzes, reconciles, and/or approves financial transactions, system processes, reports, or other financial data within integrated financial information systems.

Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures, as well as internal controls and reporting requirements.

Researches, collects, analyzes, and interprets a variety of data and reports; obtains and clarifies information; and troubleshoots discrepancies, errors, unexpected results, or process flaws.

Makes determinations, defines solutions, and appropriate action that maintain data integrity and security such as updates, corrections, reclassifications, adjustments, or changes to user access.

Runs queries and prepares, analyzes, and distributes a variety of reports.

Participates in analyzing state accounting services, automated financial information system(s), or software application(s) to determine functional and technical requirements and ensure business and user needs are met.

Conducts special assignments and projects which may include system testing, upgrades, updates, and enhancements, statewide reporting, or compliance work.

Makes recommendations for changes to processes, procedures, and forms to improve efficiency and internal controls.

Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, analyze, document, and report on financial information.

Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or by written communication.

Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.

May maintain, review, verify, and update system tables and configuration to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations and meet business needs.

Performs other related duties as required.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.

Provides guidance, direction, and recommendations to state agencies, organizations, vendors, or others in the assigned fiscal oversight function(s) at the State level.

Reviews, analyzes, reconciles, and/or approves financial transactions, system processes, reports, or other financial data within integrated financial information systems.

Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures, as well as internal controls and reporting requirements.

Researches, collects, analyzes, and interprets a variety of data and reports; obtains and clarifies information; and troubleshoots discrepancies, errors, unexpected results, or process flaws.

Makes determinations, defines solutions, and appropriate action that maintain data integrity and security such as updates, corrections, reclassifications, adjustments, or changes to user access.

Runs queries and prepares, analyzes, and distributes a variety of reports.

Participates in analyzing state accounting services, automated financial information system(s), or software application(s) to determine functional and technical requirements and ensure business and user needs are met.

Conducts special assignments and projects which may include system testing, upgrades, updates, and enhancements, statewide reporting, or compliance work.

Makes recommendations for changes to processes, procedures, and forms to improve efficiency and internal controls.

Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, analyze, document, and report on financial information.

Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or by written communication.

Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.

May maintain, review, verify, and update system tables and configuration to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations and meet business needs.

Performs other related duties as required.