Group Definition: Accountants perform professional accounting work that requires application of accounting theories, concepts, principles, and standards to the financial activities of the organization. The work includes preparing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting accounting data; operating, maintaining, and modifying accounting systems; using accounting information to recommend solutions to management problems and structuring of organizational programs; managing operating and analyzing cost accounting systems; and designing, implementing, and assessing internal control processes and systems. Essential Functions: (The functions listed below are characteristic of the type and level of work associated with this group and pay band. They are not all-inclusive. Individual positions may perform some or all, as well as other similar work.) Accounts Receivable: Prepare invoices and related required reports for all grants and contracts, send to customers monthly and accurately post AR ledger entries in the accounting software. Responsible for grants and contracts closeout process. Review Account Receivables Aging report and follow up with customers on Accounts Receivable past due balances. Prepare miscellaneous expenditure reports as requested by customers and funders. Monitor contracts and grants balances, expenditures, identify and resolve discrepancies to ensure that costs do not exceed budgeted amounts by line item. Analyze causes for exceeding budget; propose solutions and make approved adjusting entries. Other Duties: Review payroll encumber to ensure all warning issues related to overbudget; contract performance periods resolved. Prepare a payroll file to import into the accounting system. Maintain payroll Job Code list in the accounting software to ensure it matches with ADP Job Code list. Serve as a WEX cards (gas cards) administrator. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Controls: At the lower end of the range, the supervisor or other designated employee discusses possible problem areas and defines objectives, plans, priorities, and deadlines. The employee independently plans and carries out the assignment in conformance with accepted accounting practices. The employee resolves commonly encountered work problems and deviations but brings controversial information or findings to the supervisor\'s attention for direction. The supervisor does not usually review methods used in detail. Work is evaluated for technical soundness, adequacy of the investigation and analysis, and validity of conclusions. At the upper end of the range, the supervisor outlines overall objectives and available resources. In consultation, the employee and supervisor discuss timeframes, scope of the assignment, stages, and possible approaches. The employee is fully experienced in applying concepts and methodologies and is fully competent to plan and carry out the assignments, resolve most of the conflicts that arise, coordinate his/her work with others, interpret policy and regulatory requirements, develop changes to plans or methodology; and/or provide recommendations for improvements that better meet program objectives. Problems brought to the supervisor\'s attention inc