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EXHIBIT A 1/27/83 ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST The Accounting Specialist is a high level technical classification working under the general supervision of a Senior Accountant. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for assisting in the invest- ment of idle City funds, cash reconciliation, accounts receivable, and accounting and budgeting work at a para-professional level. This position may direct Account Clerks in the performance of their duties. TYPICAL DUTIES Performs para-professional budgeting and accounting procedures as directed by the Senior Accountant. Assists in working with banks and lending institutions to place City funds in interest bearing instruments. Maintains records of investments, estimates and monitors cash requirements of the City, reconciles City checking accounts, maintains file of miscellaneous accounts receivable including initiation of billings, collections and follow-up on accounts. Prepares reports, performs analyses of office accounting procedures and performs other related duties as may be required. REQUIRED ABILITIES General knowledge of governmental accounting principles, practices and procedures; some knowledge of the application of data processing facilities in accounting; some knowledge of general office procedures; ability to apply knowledge of accounting principles and procedures to a variety of transactions; ability to analyze accounting procedures; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others; skill in preparing accounting, financial and statistical statements and compiling basic and supporting data. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE High school diploma'supplemented by at least sixty (60) college units in accounting, finance or economics. Three years progressively increasing experience as an Account Clerk, Accounting Technician or allied position. Demonstrated knowledge of investment programs and cash flow analysis.