Job Description
Performs double-entry accrual accounting work in order to maintain a combination of journals and ledgers. Examines, verifies, and analyzes a variety of documents to determine their mathematical correctness, validity, and clerical accuracy. Documents may include purchase orders, vouchers, payroll documents, property records, etc., which are complicated by discounts, partial payments, etc. Resolves disagreements by contacting vendor, completes posting documents with backup attached, codes documents, and posts to appropriate ledger or journal. Posts and totals general ledger accounts each month. Prepares worksheets, statements, and closes accounts. Prepares reports monthly, quarterly, and annually, reflecting the financial condition of activities serviced by the accounting unit. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have experience in cash handling and cash accountability methods. Preferred experience in work which provided a knowledge of double entry accounting procedures and techniques; knowledge of procedures used to enter, modify, retrieve and delete information in an automated system; and the ability to analyze the interrelationship of accounts that are affected by varied transactions. Preferred experience in responsible clerical or office work which includes ability to perform common arithmetic problems and to make change when receiving payments from customers.
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