GENERAL DESCRIPTION Performs highly advanced and managerial (senior-level) accounting work. Work includes the preparation and/or overseeing preparation of financial analyses and financial statements; developing, establishing, maintaining, and/or overseeing accounting systems, procedures and controls; preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of agency budgets; administering the purchasing and procurement procedures; accounting, budgeting and reconciling for grants and contracts; and reviewing transactions, procedures, and controls. Performs duties as the director when the director is out. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential duties and functions may include the fol