POSITION TITLE: Financial Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Business Services SITE: Epicenter

SALARY SCHEDULE: Career          GRADE: 6

BASIC FUNCTION:

Performs responsible, advanced and difficult work in the maintenance of complex accounting records and reports. This classification differs from the Accounting Technician classification due to the complexity of work and the advanced knowledge required to perform the assigned functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Functions as the primary assistant to an professional accountant in performing a variety of paraprofessional accounting functions.
• Coordinates the monthly bank reconciliation process for all college bank accounts. Prepares monthly summaries for review by the a supervisor or Accountant..
• Maintains college financial records of capital outlay in coordination with Facilities Planning and Institutional Services.
• Develops, calculates, maintains, updates or compiles accounting records and information.
• Performs account reconciliations and reviews summaries for programs or projects assigned.
• Assists in assigning and reviewing the work of a technical or clerical staff.
• Represents the department when in contact with other departments and students.
• Inputs and produces financial reports and other statistical data.  Prepares accounting reports from information supplied by accountants.
• Controls and processes payment of invoices in a specific area.
• Assists in the preparation, implementation and control of the operating budget for a campus or department.
• Performs statistical analysis and compiles reports such as productivity comparisons, cost analysis, fund status and comparisons, fund expenditures and personnel position status reports.
• Performs related duties as required.

Associate's degree in a business related field. Completion of upper level accounting courses.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Four (4) years of responsible experience in paraprofessional accounting or full-charge computerized bookkeeping work.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures. Knowledge of the college procedures involving accounting. Knowledge of computerized accounting systems. Knowledge of sentence structure. Knowledge of word usage. Skill in reading comprehension. Knowledge of mathematics and basic accounting. Ability to keyboard at a prescribed rate of speed and accuracy. Ability to operate a calculator. Ability to operate data entry equipment. Communications skills. Ability to deal with employees, students and outside agencies.

Revised: 09/2006