State Accountant IV

Overview

This position is responsible for overseeing the Asset Management module within the State’s Financial Management and Accounting System. Key duties include making decisions and defining solutions on functional and technical system processes to maintain data integrity, reviewing Accounts Payable transactions, analyzing Construction-Work-in-Progress and Software-Work-in-Process, and performing month-end and fiscal year-end tasks related to the Full Accrual Ledger in the financial system. The role is also cross-trained in processing statewide payroll, establishing new chartfield values, and managing the Treasury Offset Program (TOPS) for delinquent federal debt, which involves coordination with federal and state agencies to prevent interest, penalties, and administrative costs.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, direction, and recommendations to state agencies, organizations, vendors, and others regarding fiscal oversight functions.
• Review, analyze, reconcile, and approve financial transactions, system processes, reports, and other financial data within integrated financial information systems.
• Interpret, explain, and ensure compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, internal controls, and reporting requirements.
• Research, collect, analyze, and interpret various data and reports; clarify information and troubleshoot discrepancies, errors, or process flaws.
• Make determinations and define solutions to maintain data integrity and security, including updates, corrections, reclassifications, adjustments, and changes to user access.
• Run queries and prepare, analyze, and distribute a variety of reports.
• Participate in analyzing state accounting services, automated financial information systems, or software applications to determine functional and technical requirements.
• Conduct special assignments and projects such as system testing, upgrades, updates, enhancements, statewide reporting, or compliance work.
• Recommend changes to processes, procedures, and forms to improve efficiency and internal controls.
• Use automated information systems and software to research, review, analyze, document, and report on financial information.
• Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public through various communication methods.
• Communicate and interact effectively with diverse populations across cultures, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
• Maintain, review, verify, and update system tables and configurations to ensure compliance with applicable laws and meet business needs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate competence through education, training, and/or experience in the following areas:

• Three years of experience analyzing financial data to provide guidance and consultation.
• Three years of experience compiling, analyzing, and reporting on financial data to ensure effective accounting or financial planning.
• Two years of experience recommending changes or improvements to financial processes, procedures, forms, or automated financial information systems.
• Two years of experience ensuring compliance with accounting or payroll laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Six months of experience in narrative report writing.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be subject to a criminal background check, reference checks, and confirmation of compliance with federal and state tax laws. New hires are required to attend a statewide new employee orientation.

Compensation & Benefits

Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance and group universal life insurance
• Retirement benefits and deferred compensation plans
• Training and development programs
• Paid leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and alternative work schedules
• Flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, accident and critical illness insurance

Work Arrangements

This position is eligible for telework and alternative work schedules according to the State’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. Remote work and flexible schedules may be offered depending on position responsibilities and will be discussed during the interview.

Location

Positions are located within the State and may require attendance at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County for orientation and other activities.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

The employer is an equal opportunity organization that values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Individuals requiring assistance may request auxiliary aids or services as needed.