ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

at  State of Rhode Island

CLASS DEFINITION

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within a large human service agency, to be assist with the proper receipt and disbursement of departmental funds and to assist in the assurance that these funds are used for the purposes for which they are allotted; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction of administrative financial management with wide latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; work is subject to periodic review for conformance with federal and state laws, policies and departmental objectives.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Assist in the planning coordinating, supervising and reviewing the work of a professional, technical and clerical staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of public administration; a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures practiced in state government; the ability to identify problems and work interdependently with other staff in the Department, with members of the public and other state departments and federal agencies; the ability to assist in the supervision of a staff engaged in financial management and budget preparation; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting and Finance; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible administrative position involving budgeting and financial control and federal reporting.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

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