State Accounting Administrator II

State-of-Delawar; Dover (DE); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Flexible schedules

Job summary

State-of-Delawar in Dover, Delaware oversees statewide accounting and internal control engagements. The role involves planning and analyzing financial reports for compliance with GAAP and state regulations, supervising staff, and providing financial guidance to agencies.

The incumbent works with other state agencies to deliver recommendations and support financial management, including vendor interactions with engaged CPA firms and guidance on internal controls.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in planning, directing, staffing, monitoring, and evaluating financial studies or projects.
• Three years' experience in conducting statistical analysis, internal control reviews, or preparing financial statements.
• Three years' experience in developing and evaluating internal controls or other accounting policies or procedures.
• One year of financial management experience including developing, implementing, supervising, evaluating, and overseeing financial operations.
• One year of strategic planning including goals, objectives and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance, direction, and recommendations to state agencies in the fiscal oversight function.
• Reviews, analyzes, reconciles, and approves financial transactions and reports.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and internal controls.
• Conducts data analysis and troubleshoots discrepancies or process flaws.
• Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Staff supervision

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Job description

Summary Statement

This position reports to the Deputy Director ofFinancial Reporting and manages Statewide accounting and internal controlassistance engagements at the state level. The major work is oversight, whichinvolves planning and analyzing financial reports for engagements and ensuringcompliance with GAAP and state regulations. This role includes thesupervision/training of staff, reviewing staff work for completion, andreporting of accounting and internal control engagements This position willwork with other state agencies to achieve goals and will analyze data toprovide recommendations and financial advice to financial management. Otherduties include providing vendor assistance to engaged CPA firms and internalcontrol guidance to State agencies.

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

• 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 workand flexible schedules where appropriate. These options will be discussedduring 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/

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.