JOB DESCRIPTION
(Classified Employee)
Job Title:
Accounting Supervisor
Job Code:
0348
Date:
June, 1996
Statement of the Job
Employee performs supervisory, accounting and clerical work involved in the accounting function of
a department. Work involves scheduling and directing work assignments of clerical employees,
meeting deadlines for data processing and financial requirements. Internal and external contacts are
many and varied. Judgment and initiative are frequently exercised.
Duties of the Job
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Verifies accuracy of data processing for accounting information.
Answers verbal and written inquiries about accounts payable and receivable.
Has complete responsibility for accounts payable systems and prepaid orders, including
receipt of all invoices, sorting, review for approvals and account numbers, requesting checks
or processing interdepartmental transfers and invoice cancellation.
Has complete responsibility for items billed and accounts receivable, including invoice
mailing, handling cash receipts and statements, and processing interdepartmental transfers.
Prepares journal entries or checks those prepared by others.
Supervises other regular clerical or accounting staff during a minor portion of the employee's
work time; duties include assigning, reviewing and evaluating work.
Assists with special accounting projects.
Prepares summary reports of accounts supervised.
Reconciles budget and expense statements with departmental accounts.
Orders office supplies, furniture and equipment as authorized.
Asterisked (*) duties are the essential functions, or fundamental duties, of the System-wide
classification. The essential functions of individual positions within the classification may differ.
The University may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent
with policy and collective bargaining agreements.
JOB SPECIFICATION
(Classified Employees)
Job Title
Accounting Supervisor
Wage Grade 19
Job Code No. 0348
Total Points
FACTOR
1.
Knowledge and Skills
Specialized knowledge to analyze and solve complex
problems.
2.
Effort
I.
Mental and Visual Effort
Continuous, concentrated mental and visual
effort to plan and perform complex work.
II.
Physical Effort
Light physical effort or significant manual
dexterity.
3.
Responsibility for Cost Control
Concentrated effort and high degree of skill required
to effect cost savings and control large expenditures.
4.
Responsibility for Others
I.
Injury to Others
Little or no action required to prevent physical
injuries.
II.
Supervisory Responsibility
Assigns, reviews, and checks work of regular
employees during a minor portion of the time;
and/or supervises student or temporary
employees during a major portion of the time.
III.
Sensitive Information and Records
Controls access to and processes sensitive
information.
390
DEGREE
POINTS
5
180
4
32
2
20
5
40
1
8
3
24
3
24
5.
Working Conditions
Frequent exposure to several adverse stimulations or
to one which is particularly disagreeable.
3
30
6.
Responsibility for External and Internal Relations
Frequent, important external and/or internal contacts.
4
32