Accountant

Overview

2 to 3 years of accounting or related experience preferred.

DUTIES

Analyzes vendor invoices, procurement activity and disbursal of funds

Obtains approvals and creates receipts in PeopleSoft Financials for software and services invoices

Creates vouchers for vendor payments

Responds to routine vendor invoice submissions and payment inquiries

Creates Reports of Collection (ROCs) and completes related deposit activity

Prepares and distributes invoices to IOT's external customers

Supports IOT's Pinnacle Billing activity

Reviews travel authorizations and expense reports for completeness and accuracy

Advise the supervisor of the status of all accounts.

Reconcile account discrepancies.

Recommends changes in accounting policies and methods and assists in developing accounting procedures

Performs related duties as required

Job Requirements

Ability to delivery high quality work

Ability to read with comprehension and think critically

Ability to take initiative and to solve problems independently

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Ability to organize and prioritize work

Working knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public accounting desired

Working knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and procedures pertaining to government accounting and bookkeeping desired

Working knowledge of agency function and organization desired

Working knowledge of automated accounting systems desired

Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing

Ability to evaluate and recommend modifications to existing accounting policy and procedures

Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports

Ability to accurately perform arithmetic calculations

DIFFICULTY OF WORK

Guidelines consist of generally accepted accounting procedures and theories as well as federal and state laws, policies, and procedures pertaining to accounting and bookkeeping. Judgment is exercised in applying these guidelines to evaluate procedures, maintain relatively standard accounts, prepare reports, and resolve discrepancies within and between accounts.

RESPONSIBILITY

Incumbent is responsible for supporting AP and AR activity within IOT's Finance department. After training is completed, supervision usually consists of general instructions. Unusual problems and recommendations may be discussed with the supervisor. Work is reviewed upon completion for technical accuracy, attainment of objectives and conformance with policy.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS

Contacts are with persons within own agency, from other state agencies such as the Department of Administration, State Auditor and Budget Agency and from the private business sector for the purpose of obtaining or furnishing information.