Ability to:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Communicate complex financial concepts to subordinates and non-accountants.
• Identify problems, analyze data, and recommend solutions.
• Prepare and monitor a budget;
• Use computer keyboards for extended periods of time;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Analyze and interpret financial and accounting records;
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports;
• Prepare complex financial statements, reports and analyses;
• Interpret and apply complex Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations;
• Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to accounting methods and procedures;
• Operate a PC and related software programs.

Education and experience requirements:

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skill and ability outlined above is qualifying. A typical way to obtain such knowledge, skill and ability is:

A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance or a related field, and Three (3) years of increasingly responsible accounting experience, preferably working in government or with government clients. A master’s degree in finance, accounting, public or business administration or a CPA may be substituted for one year of experience.

Language skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.