Job Description

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. ("Jamison") is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of State Accountant I.
Job Title: State Accountant I | Delaware State
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:
State Accountants ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant fiscal operations at the State level through oversight of financial transactions and records; preparation of comprehensive and accurate reports; establishment and maintenance of internal controls, policies, procedures, and programs; and development, maintenance, and enhancement of automated financial information systems. State level encompasses or impacts operations of agencies across all branches of state government, and may also include schools, counties, municipalities, or other organizations.
REQUIRED AND DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
1. Two years' experience in processing accounting, auditing or payroll transactions following applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
OR
1. One year of experience in auditing, examining, preparing, analyzing or reconciling financial accounts, or supporting an automated financial information system in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedure.
OR
1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Business Management, Computer Information Systems or related field.

• Knowledge of professional accounting principles, practices, and standards including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) as they apply to state operations and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and private-sector laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in researching and analyzing inquiries, requests, or system problems.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management.
• Knowledge of financial and system impacts on organization and operations of agencies within state government.
• Skill in providing routine technical guidance, consultation, and recommendations.
• Skill in using computer software and automated information systems to research, review, evaluate, and report on data.
• May have skill in maintaining, reviewing, and verifying table configuration in an automated information system.
• Ability to research, compile, and analyze financial data, queries, and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives close supervision from a technical or administrative supervisor; the supervisor provides specific instructions on all assignments, and frequent and detailed review of progress, accuracy, and quality of work. Supervisor advice or assistance is readily available.
• Provides guidance, direction, and recommendations on routine financial transactions, system processes, reports, or other financial data that are less complex and limited in scope.
• Seeks guidance from higher-level staff on work that is outside a range of specified, acceptable procedures, standards, alternatives, and practices.
• Learns methods of research, analysis, and available resources, and how to determine system and other impacts based on findings.
• Participates in special assignments and projects which may include system testing, upgrades, updates, and enhancements,

statewide reporting or compliance work.

• Communicates effectively with state agencies, organizations, vendors, or others to gather, evaluate, and provide information.

HOURS OF OPERATION: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays).
PRIMARY PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: This position is a statewide opportunity within Delaware. Candidates from any part of the state are encouraged to apply
Clearance Level Required: Employment is contingent upon successfully completing any required background checks, in accordance with applicable law.
JAMISON CORPORATE OVERVIEW:
Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison) is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in providing professional management, administrative, healthcare, court reporters and transcriptionist experts, and document/ record and telehealth operational support solutions to U.S. Government, State, and commercial clients. Jamison is a nationwide professional staff augmentation company, that helps commercial clients and government agencies expand their talent acquisition reach by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to be successful.
Jamison offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the commercial and government sectors. We seek employees who share our values of service excellence, integrity, and professionalism.
Jamison affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment and/or discrimination. In addition, Jamison adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.
Jamison's commitment to equal opportunity is applied through every aspect of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, termination, and all other matters of employment.
Applicants may be required to successfully complete an online assessment to determine qualifications for positions requiring specific skills.
All applications must be submitted through our application system at: https://www.jps-online.com/apply-now

Skills Required