State Accounting Administrator II

State of Delaware; Delaware; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Delaware seeks a State Accounting Administrator II to lead financial reporting and internal controls at the state level. You will oversee the ACFR preparation, supervise staff, and ensure policy compliance across agencies.

Strong analytical and communication skills are essential to guide statewide financial operations. This position supports telework and flexible schedules where appropriate and requires collaboration across cultures and departments.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience directing financial studies or projects.
• Three years' experience in statistical analysis, internal controls, or financial statements.
• Three years' experience in developing internal controls or accounting procedures.
• One year of financial management experience overseeing operations.
• One year of strategic planning with goals and priorities.
• Two years' experience supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to state agencies and oversee financial data within systems.
• Review, reconcile, and approve financial transactions and reports.
• Ensure compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and internal controls.
• Research data, troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure data integrity.
• Run queries and prepare a variety of reports for stakeholders.
• Participate in analyzing services and requirements for systems.
• Lead special projects, such as system testing or statewide reporting.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls.
• Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Data analysis

SQL queries

Staff supervision

Policy development

Job description

Summary Statement This position reports to the Assistant Director of Financial Reporting at the Division of Accounting, managing the financial reporting and internal control functions at the state level. The major work is the preparation of the State's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), which includes the supervision/training of staff and reviewing staff work for the preparation of the ACFR. Other duties include oversight of internal control policies and procedures at the state level and providing guidance to state agencies in the implementation of internal control policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Provides guidance, direction, and recommendations to state agencies, organizations, vendors, or others in the assigned fiscal oversight function(s) at the State level.
• Reviews, analyzes, reconciles, and/or approves financial transactions, system processes, reports, or other financial data within integrated financial information systems.
• Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures, as well as internal controls and reporting requirements.
• Researches, collects, analyzes, and interprets a variety of data and reports; obtains and clarifies information; and troubleshoots discrepancies, errors, unexpected results, or process flaws.
• Makes determinations, defines solutions, and appropriate action that maintain data integrity and security such as updates, corrections, reclassifications, adjustments, or changes to user access.
• Runs queries and prepares, analyzes, and distributes a variety of reports.
• Participates in analyzing state accounting services, automated financial information system(s), or software application(s) to determine functional and technical requirements and ensure business and user needs are met.
• Conducts special assignments and projects which may include system testing, upgrades, updates, and enhancements, statewide reporting, or compliance work.
• Makes recommendations for changes to processes, procedures, and forms to improve efficiency and internal controls.
• Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, analyze, document, and report on financial information.
• Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or by written communication.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
• May maintain, review, verify, and update system tables and configuration to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations and meet business needs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for State Accounting Administrator II

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Two years' experience in planning, directing, staffing, monitoring, and evaluating financial studies or projects such as special reports, compliance studies, upgrades or updates, or enhancements to financial business processes or automated information systems.
• Three years' experience in conducting statistical analysis, internal control reviews, or preparing financial statements such as balance sheets and profit and loss statements or risk assessments to identify risks, variances, trends, and discrepancies and recommending improvements based on findings.
• Three years' experience in developing and evaluating internal controls, or other accounting policies or procedures.
• One year of financial management experience which includes developing, implementing, supervising, evaluating, and overseeing financial operations, services or systems and ensuring goals and objectives are met.
• One year of experience in strategic planning including establishing goals, objectives, and priorities supporting an organization’s overall mission.
• Two years’ experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy . More information will be shared at the time of interview.

The Division of Accounting may offer remote work and flexible schedules where appropriate. These options will be discussed during the interview and are dependent on position responsibilities.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Applicant must complete satisfactory criminal background check, reference checks, confirmation of compliance with federal and state tax laws, and any other required condition of employment.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov .

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com .

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail] .

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.