Oversees or performs various responsible accounting related activities. Work requires contact with governmental agencies. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.Essential Duties:Answers inquiries from vendors, contractors, or other out-of-agency personnel regarding departmental financial transactions.Processes the water, gas, and electric payments through an interface on a daily basis.Communicates with utility providers to assist in payment reconciliation.Codes, enters, and processes data into the ERP or other automated accounting systems; accesses interconnected state computer accounting systems to track status of financial payments documents.Communicates Department payroll and payments policies and procedures to district or division personnel and/or provides training.Communicates with Department staff to clarify information and/or to resolve discrepancies in required documentationCoordinates with the Comptroller's office to reconcile accounting discrepancy.Examines accounting source documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with departmental and state rules, regulations, and agreements.Functions as liaison between employees and banking institutions, insurance companies or other entities on accounting issues.Investigates and corrects complex Accounts Payable accounting discrepancies that affect the General Ledger.Oversees a variety of accounting activities.Performs final audit activities for the Department.Performs special projects.Researches and provides responsive information for both Internal and External Auditors.Coordinates with the Project Ledgers and Federal Billing Section to ensure accurate FHWA coding on Site-Manager payments.Prepares written correspondence, reports; maintains files, logs, activity books, tables, coding manuals or automated databases associated with accounting processes and activities.Processes or audits various departmental vouchers, invoices or deposits for purchases or contracted services; prepares vouchers authorizing payments and processes for distribution.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.