Accountant II OV24

Salary: $53,366. 00 Annually

Location : St. Thomas/ St. John, VI

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: 201904519

Department: |Department of Public Works- STT|

Opening Date: 12/16/2024

Closing Date: 12/31/2024 11:59 PM Atlantic (Canada)

Description

Professional accounting work of an advanced level performed according to prescribed procedures but involving the application of considerable accounting principles and techniques.
An employee in this class performs responsible accounting work of a moderately difficult nature. Work includes the maintenance of control accounts, the preparation of accounting and fiscal reports, and the keeping of accounting records for a moderately large administrative unit. Work is reviewed on completion by application f standard rules and regulations of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):

Prepares and reviews grants, agreements, contracts, budgets, Grantee Financial Reports, and associated work plans.
Prepares financial documents for Federal grants such as: Statement of Remittance (SOR), Cash Receipts, Fiscal Budget Plans, Grant Applications, Financial Status Reports, Miscellaneous Encumbrance Documents, and Advice of change in Encumbrance, Travel Vouchers, Government Transportation Request, Draw down Reports, and filing documents.
Reconciles the Department's Financial Accounting System Reports and the V. I. Government's Financial Management System.
Coordinates the work of employees in the accounting unit and acts as supervisor in the absence of the supervisor.
Supervises the maintenance of expenditures and budgetary controls of accounts and prepares necessary reports relating to account status.
Gives advice on financial, accounting and auditing problems; ensures the maintenance of proper accounting records.
Distributes and schedules work assignments to accounting staff, reviews completed work for accuracy.
Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree from a four (4) year college or University in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or any related field which includes at least fifteen (15) credits in accounting plus at least two (2) years of experience dealing with commercial or governmental accounting;
OR
An Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or any related field which includes at least fifteen (15) credits in accounting, plus four (4) years of experience dealing with commercial or governmental accounting;
OR
Two (2) years' experience working in the capacity of Accountant I, which includes the required fifteen (15) accounting credits. (GVI promotions only)
Pls. note: (no substitution can be made for the required accounting credits)Position Factors

FACTOR 1 - KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

Knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures to include governmental accounting. Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of basic organization, procedures and policies of the department as related to accounting needs.
Ability to apply federal/local regulations, laws, guidelines, instructions, accounting principles, standard auditing procedures, etc.
Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of a moderately sized accounting staff.
Ability to interpret financial statements to prepare complete and accurate accounting reports and statements of some complexity.
Ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data, and to make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately.
Ability to devise and install accounting methods, techniques, and procedures.

FACTOR 2 - SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
The employee performs responsible accounting work of moderate difficulty. Work is assigned to employee who works independently and is responsible for results. Work is reviewed through reports and discussions. Completed work is submitted for approval by supervisor.
FACTOR 3 - GUIDELINES:
Guidelines include departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and governmental accounting manuals. The employee interprets and adapts guides for particular situations and uses initiatives and resourcefulness gained from experience to apply and arrive at appropriate decisions.
FACTOR 4 - COMPLEXITY:
The employee performs work on moderately difficult fiscal transactions and uses standard methods and procedures to achieve desired results.
FACTOR 5 - SCOPE AND EFFECT:
The purpose of the position is to ensure that all data entry transactions are posted, determine the accuracy of government funds and control fund expenditures.
FACTOR 6 - PERSONAL CONTACTS:
Contacts are made with coworkers, other agencies, Division Heads and vendors.
FACTOR 7 - PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:
To advise, provide, or obtain assistance relative to accounting and budgetary matters, resolution of problems a d other changes.
FACTOR 8 - PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is sedentary in nature, requiring no unusual physical demands.
FACTOR 9 - WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an office setting.

The Government of the Virgin Islands aspires to provide the highest level of comprehensive benefits, services and programs to eligible employees, retirees, and their dependents which:

Meet and anticipate their individual needs;
Assure the GVI's competitiveness with other employers to attract and retain employees;
Maximize cost effectiveness; and,
Assure optimal health and productivity of employees.

To achieve this goal, from time to time, the carrier for the GVI's insurance may change. Please contact the Group Health Insurance Office of the Division of Personnel in St. Thomas and St. Croix at for more information regarding carriers.

Medical and Dental Coverage
Enrollment
The Virgin Islands government offers to full-time employees and their eligible dependents, a group health and dental insurance plan.

Full-time employees must enroll within thirty-one (31) days of hire unless they can provide proof of medical coverage from another source. An employee who does not enroll within 31 days of employment will be automatically enrolled in the health insurance plan with single coverage.

If an employee fails to enroll dependents within the initial eligibility period he/she must wait until a period of "open enrollment" is announced or have a qualifying event as determined by the health insurance carrier to enroll dependents or make changes to their coverage.

Effective Date of Coverage
If enrollment forms are received on or before the 6th of the month, coverage will be effective on the first day of the first month following the receipt of enrollment forms. If enrollment forms received on the 7th of the month or later, coverage will be effective on the first day of the second month following the receipt of the enrollment forms.
Example:
Date Forms Received May 1st May 8th January 6th February 7th
Coverage Effective Date June 1st Jul.

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