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Staff Accoutant

Summary The Staff Accountant has primary responsibility for the financial management

of trust funds and administration of the office expense budget. Oversee all

receipts and disbursement issues. Establish financial verification systems to

ensure that disbursements comply with plans. Perform human resource

functions. Support business and managerial efforts through leadership,

communication, staff support and relationships with our customers.

Qualifications Candidates must have the following skills to qualify for this position:

Possession of comprehensive knowledge and understanding of complicated

subjects such as finance and accounting; ability to use higher level

mathematics, statistics, and computer science; ability to solve nonroutine,

complex problems. Well organized and has excellent written and oral

communication skills. Learns quickly and works independently. Has a

professional demeanor. Possesses management and leadership skills and

enjoys daily contact with office staff and customers. Must also

have excellent customer service skills. Must be able to travel. Ability to

process a high volume of accurate, detailed and quality work product; and

ability to work under stress.

Education

requirements

Bachelors degree required. Some graduate school courses and/or Certified

Public Accountant preferred.

At least ten years accounting experience can be substituted for a college

degree.

Classification The Staff Accountant is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor

Standards Act, including overtime.

Organization The Staff Accountant is a member of the finance team and operates with

minimal supervision in most job responsibilities. The Trustee provides

coaching and feedback.

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Compensation This position is in a wage class 15 and receives compensation within the

salary range established for this range. Compensation is adjusted subject to

the guidelines of the performance appraisal system.

Cumulative

responsibilities

Employees may be asked to perform any financial or administrative

responsibility as dictated by office needs.

Appraisal The Staff Accountant meets with the Trustee regularly to determine levels of

proficiency in assigned tasks and additional training or guidance needed to

perform their job responsibilities.

Training Training is provided in partnership with our employees to help them develop

the knowledge and skills required to progress to higher job levels. We

encourage appropriate training in a supportive, cooperative learning

environment.

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Other Responsibilities 12

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Essential Functions

Overview The essential functions of the Staff Accountant include but are not limited to

the following responsibilities:

Annual report Annual report responsibilities:

? on a monthly basis prepares and reviews the following annual report

components for the Standing Trustee and the U.S. Trustees review:

? case administration financial data;

? fee analysis data;

? trust account fund transfers;

? interest earned on fiduciary accounts;

? active and inactive cases;

? review and reconciliation of bank trust accounts; and

? bond analysis data.

Internal audit

processes and

controls

Internal audit processes and control responsibilities:

? manages relationship with auditors appointed by the U.S. Trustee;

? prepares a monthly year-to-date report;

? coordinates activities relating to the annual audit;

? reviews management letter submitted by audit firm and prepares a

response under Trustee direction;

? ensures internal procedures comply with audit requirements;

? examines financial processes and determines if proper audit and fiscal

controls exist;

? communicates recommendations to trustee; and

? determines controls for work flow and ensures they are functioning

correctly.

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Fiscal year

budget

Fiscal year budget responsibilities:

? prepares fiscal year budget;

? oversees preparation of fiscal year budget submitted to the U.S. Trustee

for approval;

? involves management team in the budgetary process;

? ensures accuracy of financial data;r