Accountant & Auditor - Advanced (ERB #55365)

$23.07 - $36.91 Hourly

$47,989 - $76,782 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 65

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Why does the job exist?

The purpose of this position is to perform technically advanced duties in the School Reporting Unit providing consultation to staff on critical/complex issues. The incumbent will provide support and workflow in the Employer Reporting Supervisor's absence.

How does it get done?

This position would reconcile activity within our software application Browser on a daily and monthly basis, as well as perform daily reconciliation including deposits and member fund balances. On a monthly basis, this position is responsible for reconciling all employer activity which includes multiple sources for reconciliation including reports run through Browser, packets released by the supervisor, daily spreadsheets tracking adjustments, and queries. This position will recognize anomalies and initiate any audits or corrections on the information, evaluate and appropriately resolve exceptions generated by our software application, and provide technical expertise to work collaboratively with the Employer Reporting Supervisor in the creation of new internal policies and procedures.

Who are the customers?

The 220 Local Administrative Units and ERB Members.

Ideal Candidate

Experience in the following:

* Accounting for the activity of a multi-employer pension plan or other fiduciary fund
* Reconciling large amounts of data, creating pivot tables, and preparing reports using excel or other similar spreadsheet programs
* Auditing and reconciling large amounts of data from external sources through communication and explanation, researching, developing and implementing procedures for complex rules and then communicating these requirements across different management levels in an organization
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility to work effectively with management, staff and external entities.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or Business Administration and two (2) years directly related work experience in accounting, auditing, finance and/or budgeting. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 6 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience 4 Master's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and employment is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some occasional travel is required for meetings and conferences. Lift up to 25 lbs.

Supplemental Information

Benefits:

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Agency Contact Information: Melinda Garcia: Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.