Knowledge of procedures used to enter, modify, retrieve, and delete information in an automated accounting system. The supervisor makes assignments, provides direction and guidance, and suggests techniques for handling unusual problems and situations. The accountant, working independently, conforms to established accounting practices and organizational procedures, referring problems to the supervisor for help or decision. Completed work is reviewed for accuracy, conformance to organization policy and procedure, and adherence to instructions. The accountant must use judgment in choosing between guidelines which are specific to most work situations.
Assistance is readily available from a higher-level accountant.
The accountant's assigned work requires the application of established practices. Decisions regarding what needs to be done require analysis of accounting systems and functions for programs that are stable, where pertinent issues are known and where few conflicts in determining treatment of financial transactions or content and format of reports exist. The purpose of the work is to perform a variety of specific routine accounting tasks. The work affects the accuracy and completeness of other accounting transactions. Contacts are with employees both inside and outside the immediate organization, such as administrative officers, budget analysts, and automated data processing personnel.