About this opportunity
Rochester Housing Authority lists this Accountant opportunity in rochester, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Full Time
nSALARY-7
nRochester, NY, US
nSalary Range: $43,586.00 To $65,380.00 Annually
nACCOUNTANT
nDISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Employees in this accounting position are responsible for the maintenance and analysis of accounts and the preparation of financial reports. Direct supervision is received with an allowance for the exercise of independent judgment in accordance with established objectives, policies and procedures. Work is performed using both automated and manual accounting systems. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of clerical personnel. This position reports directly to senior management. Related work is performed as required.
nTYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
nnnMaintains general records of accounts including general and subsidiary ledgers, making adjustments or entries and preparing financial summaries;
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nnDevelops and updates financial reports using personal computer software such as spreadsheet and database programs;
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nnConfers, in person and in writing, with internal accounting and clerical personnel, departments, municipalities and businesses relative to accounting matters;
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nnPrepares, independently, standard or specialized financial reports;
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nnVerifies claim vouchers for payment;
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nnAdvises others as requested regarding automated financial systems, according to established accounting procedures;
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nnIntegrates and reconciles manual records with automated accounting systems;
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nnSets up accounting systems to ensure compliance with federal regulations and state requirements for grant accounting and reporting;
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nnTakes trial balances;
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nnInstructs others on methods for routine posting, filing and related accounting activities.
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n nENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
nnnKnowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures;
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nnKnowledge of arithmetic and statistical principles and practices commonly applied in the accounting field;
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nnAbility to establish and maintain accurate accounting records;
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nnAbility to analyze and resolve accounting problems;
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nnAbility to examine and analyze financial records;
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nnAbility to establish and maintain accounting records and prepare reports with the use of a personal computer;
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nnAbility to follow directions;
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nnAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
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nnAbility to establish and maintain good working relationships with others.
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n nFULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
nnnAll the entry level KSAs, PLUS:
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nnKnowledge of legal regulations and directives governing the municipal accounting system and their application to departmental operations(Note: applies to the appropriate Appointing Authority, either the City of Rochester or the Rochester Housing Authority);
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nnKnowledge of the automated accounting system (Note: applies to the appropriate Appointing Authority, either the City of Rochester or the Rochester Housing Authority);
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nnAbility to interpret State, Federal, and local government laws and rules pertaining to the preparation of financial records;
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nnAbility to act in a lead capacity in the preparation of statements and reports;
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nnAbility to train others as required;
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nnAbility to plan and assign the work of others.
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n nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
nHigh School Diploma or equivalent, PLUS:
nnBachelor’s Degree PLUS one (1) year of experience in accounting or auditing;
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nnAssociate’s Degree PLUS three (3) years of experience in accounting or auditing;
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nnFour (4) years of experience in accounting or auditing.
n n*A degree in Accounting can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
Worksite address
rochester, NY, 14600, US
Who can apply
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