Michigan Civil Service Commission Job Specification Accountant (Page 2 of 5) in pdf

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CCOUNTANT

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position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned

every duty.

Reviews and prepares financial statements and accounting reports for departmental

management and federal agencies.

Develops guidelines for the maintenance and reconciliation of financial data; maintains

and reconciles the more difficult financial control records for expenditures, allotments,

receipts, and encumbrances.

Designs, revises, and implements accounting systems and procedures in accordance

with generally accepted accounting principles and theories.

Conducts surveys to prepare recommendations for improvements, controls, new

methods, and other changes to improve the efficiency of accounting systems.

Reviews budgets and prepares related budget documents.

Designs cost classification systems; develops guidelines to assign cost classifications to

expenditures.

Determines and analyzes direct and indirect costs in order to determine the cost of

finished goods.

Conducts cost studies and implements cost allocation plans.

Provides consultation to local governmental units and others regarding accounting

systems and generally accepted accounting principles and theories.

Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work.

Performs related work as assigned.

Additional Job Duties

Accountant 12 (Lead Worker)

Oversees the work of professional staff by making and reviewing work assignments,

establishing priorities, coordinating activities, and resolving related work problems.

Accountant 12 (Senior Worker)

Performs on a regular basis professional accountant assignments, which are

recognized by Civil Service as more complex than those assigned at the experienced

level.

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