EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING SERVICES                                                                               9301

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general direction, an employee in this class is responsible for the administration and execution of county-wide accounting services provided by the Department of Audit and Control.  The incumbent directs units engaged in ac­counting functions such as appropriation control and reconciliation work.  Independent judgment and initiative are utilized in the administration of various functions including capital and operating appropriations, general ledger and bank reconciliation activities.  Responsibility is included for developing and refining accounting procedures for all county departments. The work is reviewed by the County Comptroller through periodic conferences, reports and observations.  Performs related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Supervises input and output control of all financial documents processed through Data Processing;

          Supervises reconciliation of general ledgers and bank accounts maintained by Suffolk County;

          Directs appropriation controls for all County departments, monitoring expenditures and transfers of authorized appropriations;

          Directs administration of "special assignments," such as fiscal agent agreements, maintaining attendant financial records;

          Directs preparation of the New York State Comptroller's Report;

          Maintains control over budget authorizations and contracts, including voucher payment regarding Suffolk County Capital Projects;

          Maintains appropriation control regarding Department of Social Services Assistance Programs;

          Recommends changes and updating of current accounting procedures utilized by Suffolk County.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and the ability to apply this knowledge to work situations; comprehensive knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations relating to the administration of the ac­counting functions of large and complex County Departments; thorough knowledge of the fiscal interrelationship of the State, County and Federal Governments; thorough knowledge of budgeting, data processing, Federal and State aid, local government law as they pertain to fiscal policy and the interrelation of all functions; good knowledge of office systems, procedures and equipment; ability to analyze and interpret accounting data and to devise specialized and general accounting systems; ability to prepare complete and accurate fiscal reports and statements of considerable complexity; ability to plan, assign and direct subordinate personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervi­sory accounting personnel and government officials; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensu­rate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree which includes or is supplemented by at least twenty-four (24) credits in accounting, and ten (10) years of experience in municipal accounting including five (5) years in a position involving formulating, implementing and coordinating accounting policies.

 

          PROMOTIONAL

          Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Chief Auditor.

 

02/28/88

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

1/23/03