Accounting Specialist II

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Under general supervision, performs non-repetitive, clerical accounting duties which require familiarity with accounting office practices and procedures, and knowledge of a wide variety of prescribed accounting codes and classifications.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
• Accountable for analyzing and verifying accounting documents for internal consistency, completeness, and mathematical accuracy; makes adjustments.
• Assigns prescribed accounting distribution codes.
• Posts registers or subsidiary ledgers.
• Accountable for performing account reconciliations. Troubleshoots and analyzes discrepancies. Traces transactions through previous accounting actions to determine source of discrepancies.
• Collaborates to provide assistance to other staff.
• May participate in trading activities with fund managers.
• May pursue collection of past due receivables and escalate delinquent issues to manager with recommendations for action.

Reporting Relationship
Supervisor or above
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to perform basic office or accounting duties (e.g., journal entries, data input)
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer applications, including MS Office Suite and other business related software.
• Ability to follow procedures and direction.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Acts with an appropriate sense of urgency to process information in a timely and accurate manner.

Education and Experience

• An Associate's Degree (two-year program) or equivalent formal training program.
• Typically a minimum one to two years related work experience.

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