ACCOUNTANT III

• Advanced principles and practices and theories of accounting.
• Principles of supervision and training.
• Computerized accounting systems and the ability to develop moderate to advanced computerized spreadsheets.
• Report the fiscal profit/loss incurred on monthly, quarterly or yearly basis.
• Assists as a backup to all funding sources and independent auditors to ensure compliance with funding source rules and regulations, compliance with the Legal Services Corporation’s fiscal regulatory and accounting requirements and other applicable laws, and to maintain appropriate program cash flow.
• Performs accounting activities, including the verification, recording, audit analysis and reporting of financial transactions.
• Performs accounting activities relative to costs, billings, payment of vendor accounts and reconciliation of vendor invoices, budgets, payroll and funding.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of periodic financial reports and forecasts for DNA
and its programs, and distributes these to staff (including field offices) and the Board.
• Assists outside auditors in their review of financial conditions and transactions.
• Trains and supervises the Accountant I and Accountant II with responsibilities concerning the Attorney Trust General, Petty Cash, and Payroll Accounts.
• Supervises training of the field office managers and secretaries, Managing Attorneys, and paralegals in the maintenance of the Attorney Trust and Petty Cash Accounts.
• Consults with the Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, Operations Manager, Project Directors, Program Managers, PAI Coordinator and other staff regarding budgetary matters.
• Maintains DNA’s financial data and grant reports on computer.
• Identifies and becomes proficient in the use of financial software and computer systems, using technology to efficiently perform the duties outlined above.