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ACCOUNTANT COMPETENCY PROFILE - NCSU

ACCOUNTANT . COMPETENCY PROFILE . Description of Work: This is professional accounting work with responsibility for accounting and/or budgeting accounting functions, and which applies knowledge of the theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining and analyzing data and records of financial transactions. Work requires knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and terminology of accountancy. ROLE DESRIPTIONS BY LEVEL. CONTRIBUTING JOURNEY ADVANCED. Employees at this level apply accounting Employees at this level apply accounting Employees at this level perform complex, principles and practices to a limited range principles and practices to a variety of specialized accounting and/or of accounting, budgeting and/or other responsible accounting, budgeting, cost supervise/manage employees engaged in fiscal functions. Work may include: accounting, and/or other fiscal functions. budgeting, cost accounting or other fiscal reconciliation of accounts reports; Work may include: account report operations/functions.

standard problems that have established precedents and limited impact. Refer non-standard questions and problems to higher levels. 1. Assess and may resolve unprecedented problems that require research and review of policy and procedures and regulations. Apply judgment for problem resolutions or program requirements based on delegated authority. 1.

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1 ACCOUNTANT . COMPETENCY PROFILE . Description of Work: This is professional accounting work with responsibility for accounting and/or budgeting accounting functions, and which applies knowledge of the theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining and analyzing data and records of financial transactions. Work requires knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and terminology of accountancy. ROLE DESRIPTIONS BY LEVEL. CONTRIBUTING JOURNEY ADVANCED. Employees at this level apply accounting Employees at this level apply accounting Employees at this level perform complex, principles and practices to a limited range principles and practices to a variety of specialized accounting and/or of accounting, budgeting and/or other responsible accounting, budgeting, cost supervise/manage employees engaged in fiscal functions. Work may include: accounting, and/or other fiscal functions. budgeting, cost accounting or other fiscal reconciliation of accounts reports; Work may include: account report operations/functions.

2 Direct daily examination of various financial preparation and reconciliation, or operations of an accounting system;. statements for accuracy, completeness, supervising the performance of this develop non-standard reports and and conformance to guidelines; function; development and implementation statements requiring interpretation and maintenance of appropriation and other of control systems for determining costs analysis of trends; and identifies problems subsidiary ledgers; approval and of and the distribution of costs; working with and changing requirements regarding payment; preparation of financial administrators to develop, operate and management needs, auditing and other statements and reports; assistance in evaluate accounting systems; examination fiscal procedures, account structures or financial analysis; and closure of of a variety of accounting documents to reports, and accounting systems. accounting records. May supervise the verify conformance to pertinent policies, Independently resolve problems.

3 Work of others. procedures and accounting standards ; Responsibilities extend beyond accounting supervising accounting staff and other system maintenance to the solution of personnel; preparing reports and complex managerial problems; may be statements requiring interpretation and involved in most complex systems design. analysis of accounting records; and may be involved in system design. 1. ACCOUNTANT . COMPETENCY PROFILE . COMPETENCY Definition Professional Knowledge Demonstrate a proficient level of professional skill and/or knowledge in accounting and keep current with developments and trends. Knowledge and ability to use applicable information technology and systems to meet work needs. Financial Monitoring & Analysis Monitor and collect data to assess accuracy and integrity; analyze data; ensure compliance with applicable standards , rules, regulations and systems of internal control;. interpret and evaluate results, prepare documentation; create financial reports and/or presentations.

4 Decision Making Use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions; take action consistent with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences. Supervision Recruit, select, counsel, discipline, establish performance standards and evaluate performance of employees to retain a diverse workforce; administer and ensure compliance with human resources policies and procedures. Monitor and assess work;. provide feedback; may provide technical supervision; develop knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees; plan for and support employees in career development opportunities. Communication and Interpersonal Communicate information to individuals or groups; deliver presentations suited to the Skills characteristics and needs of the audience. Clearly and concisely convey information orally or in writing to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Listen and respond appropriately to others.

5 Ability to establish effective working relationships that foster organizational success. Note: COMPETENCY statements are progressive and not all competencies apply to every position/employee. Evaluate only those that apply. For positions with some supervision consider the highest level of professional work performed. 2. ACCOUNTANT . COMPETENCY PROFILE . Professional Knowledge - Demonstrate a proficient level of professional skill and/or knowledge in accounting and keep current with developments and trends, as well as state and federal rules and regulations and other applicable regulations. Knowledge and ability to use applicable information technology and systems to meet work needs. Contributing Journey Advanced 1. Apply general knowledge of generally 1. Independently interpret and apply 1. Apply in-depth knowledge of accounting accepted accounting principles, practices thorough knowledge of generally accepted theories and principles and systems and reporting guidelines. May apply accounting principles and their application design.

6 Recognize complex and unique knowledge of program specifics. to cost, governmental accounting, and issues and develop resolution and/or non-governmental accounting. Apply consult with leadership in order to achieve knowledge of program specifics. resolution; consistently serve as a technical resource. 2. Apply general knowledge of applicable 2. Apply thorough knowledge of applicable 2. Identify problems and changing information technology to meet work needs information technology to perform the requirements regarding management accounting duties. May develop and needs, auditing and other fiscal implement system changes. procedures, account structures or reports, and accounting systems, along with responsible for modifications. 3. ACCOUNTANT . COMPETENCY PROFILE . Financial Monitoring & Analysis Monitor and collect data to assess accuracy and integrity; analyze data; ensure compliance with applicable standards , rules, regulations and systems of internal control; interprets and evaluates results, prepares documentation.

7 And create financial reports and/or presentations. Contributing Journey Advanced Compile, monitor, examine, and audit 1. Compile, monitor, examine, and audit 1. Independently resolve complex various financial statements/reports for various moderately complex financial problems for which no clear precedent accuracy and integrity and conformance to statements/reports/accounts or budget exists within the current system or accepted accounting and program codes for accuracy, integrity and implement new accounting structures. guidelines. conformance to accounting and program Supervise resolution and/or guidelines. Develop, evaluate and implementation. May design and implement changes to accounting systems implement organization and program- and processes. Identify substantive issues specific accounting procedures/systems. and thoroughly and accurately research Examine and analyze complex financial and analyze them. May design data statements. Institute changes based on collection, reporting tools and financial findings.

8 Models. 2. Draw conclusions and prepare written 2. Prepare, disseminate and interpret 2. Research, analyze and ensure findings following Generally Accepted financial reports. Serve as technical implementation of new and/or changing Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or other advisor on fiscal management and accounting and reporting systems. applicable accounting guidelines and reporting issues. Provide training and consultation related to present recommendations supported by new systems and/or reporting facts. Prepare financial reports methodology and ensure the development of related policies and procedures. 3. Recognize and research unusual activity 3. Identify changing requirements and 3. Recommend actions or alternatives to for further investigation. problems regarding management needs be taken by management when accounting and other fiscal procedures, account data discloses unfavorable trends or structures or reports, and accounting deviations or financial mismanagement systems.

9 Recognize respond to and may correct unusual activity. 4. Understand and adhere to systems of 4. Evaluate systems of control and 4. Make risk assessment of systems of internal control. recommend improvements/changes internal control and may approve improvements/changes. Moderately complex varied funding sources; policies and regulations with frequent revisions and changes. Complex variety of funding source regulations with broader operational impact. 4. ACCOUNTANT . COMPETENCY PROFILE . Decision Making and Problem Solving - Ability to understand issues, identify problems and opportunities to determine the appropriate course of action. Contributing Journey Advanced 1. Identify and recognize routine or 1. Assess and may resolve unprecedented 1. Independently resolve and/or develop standard problems that have established problems that require research and review recommendations for unprecedented, precedents and limited impact. Refer non- of policy and procedures and regulations. complex issues and problems.

10 Serve as a standard questions and problems to higher Apply judgment for problem resolutions or resource for others in resolving levels. program requirements based on delegated unprecedented, non-standard issues and authority. problems. Anticipate problems and develop recommendations for management resolution. Communication - Communicate information to individuals or groups; deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Clearly and concisely convey information orally or in writing to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Listen and respond appropriately to others. Contributing Journey Advanced 1. Prepare written and/or technical products 1. Prepare written and/or technical products 1. Convey concise, comprehensive, and following standard guidelines; may review which convey concise, comprehensive and accurate findings on matters of a complex and edit the work of others. accurate findings and conform to nature in written form.


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