State Accounting Administrator II

DGS Office of External Affairs; Delaware; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The DGS Office of External Affairs in Delaware seeks a manager to oversee financial reporting and internal control functions at the state level, reporting to the Assistant Director of Financial Reporting.

You will prepare the State's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, supervise staff, guide state agencies on internal control policies, and review transactions to ensure compliance and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in planning, directing, staffing, monitoring, and evaluating financial studies or projects.
• Three years' experience in statistical analysis, internal control reviews, or preparing financial statements and identifying risks.
• Three years' experience in developing and evaluating internal controls or accounting policies and procedures.
• One year of financial management experience in developing, implementing, and overseeing financial operations.
• Two years' experience in staff supervision including planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Review financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance to agencies on internal control policies.
• Analyze data to identify discrepancies and variances.
• Recommend process improvements to strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Planning

Staff supervision

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Statistical analysis

Policy development

Job description

This position manages financial reporting and internal control functions at the state level within the Division of Accounting, reporting to the Assistant Director of Financial Reporting. The role involves preparing the State's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, supervising and training staff, and providing guidance to state agencies on internal control policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include reviewing financial transactions, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, analyzing data for discrepancies, and making recommendations to improve processes and internal controls.

Key qualifications:

• Two years' experience in planning, directing, staffing, monitoring, and evaluating financial studies or projects such as special reports, compliance studies, or system enhancements
• Three years' experience in conducting statistical analysis, internal control reviews, or preparing financial statements and identifying risks and discrepancies
• Three years' experience in developing and evaluating internal controls or accounting policies and procedures
• One year of financial management experience in developing, implementing, and overseeing financial operations and systems
• Two years' experience in staff supervision including planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others