This is the Position Description Form (PDF) for the Accountant I position in the Department of Education (DepEd). It uses DBM-CSC Form No. 1 (Revised Version No. 1, s. 2017). It gives the position’s salary grade, qualification standards, and main duties. It is useful for applicants, accounting staff, and personnel officers who need to know what the job requires.
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Position at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Form | DBM-CSC Form No. 1 (Revised Version No. 1, s. 2017) |
| Position title | Accountant I |
| Salary grade | SG-17 |
| Department | Department of Education (DepEd) |
Qualification standards
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce; Business Administration Major in Accounting
- Eligibility: RA 1080 (Certified Public Accountant, CPA)
- Experience: None required
- Training: None required
Because no experience or training is required, a newly licensed CPA with the required degree meets the qualification standards for this position.
Duties and responsibilities
The Accountant I in a schools division has two main roles.
Checking accounts and advising management
- Analyzes and attests to the accuracy of accounting records and reports.
- Gives information and advice to the management of the schools division.
- Helps make sure that funds for basic education are used as fully as possible and follow government accounting rules and regulations.
Supervising and supporting accounting work
- Supervises, facilitates, and monitors the work of the accounting personnel.
- Gives technical assistance to school heads and implementing units.
- Helps ensure that funds are used properly and that financial reports are reliable and on time.
Day-to-day tasks
The position is also responsible for:
- Preparing journal entries, reports, letters, endorsements, memorandums, circulars, and orders on accounting rules and regulations.
- Preparing schedules that support statements of accounts or other financial statements, for inclusion in the books of accounts or in progress reports.
Download the Accountant I position description form
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Related form
Looking for the higher accounting position? See the Position Description Form for DepEd Accountant III.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary grade of a DepEd Accountant I?
The position description form lists the DepEd Accountant I position at Salary Grade 17 (SG-17).
What eligibility does a DepEd Accountant I need?
The position requires RA 1080 eligibility, which means being a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Is work experience or training required for Accountant I in DepEd?
No. The form states that no experience and no training are required for this position.
What form is used for this position description?
It uses DBM-CSC Form No. 1, Revised Version No. 1, s. 2017.
What does a DepEd Accountant I do?
The Accountant I analyzes and attests to the accuracy of accounting records, advises schools division management on the use of funds, and supervises accounting personnel. The position also prepares journal entries, reports, and supporting schedules for financial statements.
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