State of Delaware · 2 days ago
State Accountant III
Dover, DE
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe State of Delaware is seeking a State Accountant III within the Division of Accounting Payroll Compliance Group. This role involves ensuring internal controls and audit trails in payroll processing, guiding state agencies on fiscal oversight, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Government
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Two years' experience in analyzing financial data or automated financial information system data, developing alternatives, and recommending and advising customers, management, or others on solutions
Two years' experience in compiling, analyzing, and reporting on financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning
One year of experience in ensuring compliance with accounting or payroll laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures
One year of experience in making recommendations for changes or improvements to financial processes, procedures, forms, or automated information systems
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/
Company
State of Delaware
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce.
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