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Principal Accountant
Description of Duties
This is a managerial level professional accounting position responsible for planning and directing the activities of two or more functional sections of the department to which assigned. Employees perform the more complex and responsible accounting functions of the units. The work is performed using an automated or manual accounting system. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of a higher level staff member with wide latitude allowed for the setting of priorities, work schedules, and for developing internal procedures. General supervision may be exercised over an accounting and clerical staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class of a Monroe County Department and must have served continuously on a permanent basis for twelve (12) months holding the position of Associate Accountant immediately preceding the date of the written test.
