Accountant Iii

General Description

This position provides skilled accounting, membership, and processing services under minimum direction. Incumbent must maintain current knowledge of membership procedures and policies and exercise independent analysis and judgment. This position is generally responsible for the coordination and execution of numerous processing transactions that involve extensive communications with outside parties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interprets processing and account reconciliation policies and procedures.
• Assists in the training of other staff as directed by Supervisor.
• Conducts training sessions with applicable parties with regards to accounting and processing policies.
• Collects, disburses and analyzes membership dues and other moneys received and reconciles local accounts utilizing accounting procedures.
• Processes and updates records.
• Prepares and processes transactions and data relating to the Association’s accounting system in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Prepares necessary accounting entries and documents to properly state and reconcile subsidiary and general ledger accounts.
• Maintains liaison with locals, field offices, school districts, vendors and other parties that involves explaining membership requirements, verifying individual memberships and researching membership activity.
• Responsible for the overall accuracy and accounting for a given set of assigned projects and reports.
• Uses accounting systems to perform general ledger functions.
• Coordinates work distribution and prioritization within given accounts or assignments.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

Qualifications - Minimum Required

• Bachelor's degree or Associate degree & 2 years relevant experience or High School diploma/GED & 5 years relevant experience.
• Understanding of accounting procedures and principles.
• Aptitude for figures and details; ability to prepare and analyze reports.
• Must have knowledge of financial report preparation and analyses.
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate generally used office equipment.
• Ability to exercise initiative, tact and good judgment.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work plans involving associates.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changes in priorities.
• Ability to analyze problems and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology and the ability to learn and use the Association’s supported software programs.
• Knowledge of data processing applications.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

• This position is in a bargaining unit represented by CAS. Salaries are established by a collective bargaining agreement. Step placement is also determined by the CTA/CAS Agreement.