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The complete Accountant Government job description contains 693 words.  This sample has been provided solely as an example and is not a complete copy of the Account Government Position Title.

Accountant Government

Position Purpose

Under supervision, performs professional level accounting and financial analysis work in the maintenance and control of the City's accounting systems and fiscal services; performs related work as assigned.

Problems and Challenges

This is the entry-level class in the professional Accountant series.  Incumbents of this class perform routine professional level accounting work that requires a minimum of previous professional accounting experience. 

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Essential Functions

These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability.

  • Performs diverse professional accounting administration work required to assist, facilitate and coordinate effective accounting practices and policies; conducts special fiscal studies; performs analyses; develops and recommends improved accounting methods and procedures; prepares reports on fund availability and obligations

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Qualifications Guidelines

Education and/or Experience 

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

Working knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles of business accounting, auditing and budgeting; principles of mathematics and general accounting, budgeting and public finance;

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Position Requirements

FLSA – Exempt

Probationary Work Test Period - One year