Accounting includes work across multiple areas of Accounting including: Ensuring compliance with financial transaction recording standards (e.g., general ledger, cash payments/collections, tax transactions, etc.). Control/reconciliation of accounts and records (balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.). Accounting reports/schedules for internal audiences (management reporting) and/or for external audiences (compliance reporting) including consolidation of financial statements, cash flow reporting, budget reporting, etc.) In some organizations, Accounting work may also include: Cost accounting/budgeting (allocation of direct/indirect costs, variance analysis, budget preparation, etc.). Accounts Payable/Receivable and/or Credit & Collections A Professional 3 applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.

Responsibilities typically include:

Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.