- Salary
- $60k – $66k/yr
- Location
- Flagstaff, AZ, AZ
- Department
- Finance
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Under limited supervision performs a wide range of detailed and complex accounting and advisory functions pertaining to the monitoring of the financial accounting portions of conservatorships, guardianships, trusts, and decedent estates in probate cases, reviews all accountings for probate cases in accordance with the court’s guidelines, performs other duties as assigned.
Please Note: This position is 24 hours per week. (Illustrative only)
Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to sitting for computer work; working with and around other staff; working alone; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer work,; vision acuity (near/ far) for computer work; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation with staff and customers; finger dexterity for typing/ 10-key.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field and one year experience in accounting, finance or budgeting; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
The ideal candidate has considerable accounting experience, has familiarity with concepts and rules regarding conservatorships, and is a high-trust individual capable of working with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Public Accountant, justice system experience, more than five years of accounting experience.
Please Note: This position is 24 hours per week. (Illustrative only)
- Monitors the financial management of conservatorships, guardianships, trusts, and decedent estates by analyzing, and compiling financial data to include statistical analyses.
- Ensures the financial statements, forms, and details in each case are in compliance with the orders and directive of the assigned judicial officer.
- Examines accounting source documents and account entries for accuracy and conformance to standard fiduciary accounting principles, court-wide procedural directives and guidelines, and proper authorization and certification.
- Conducts research, compiles and analyzes data using Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), guidelines for fiduciary accounting, and other analysis techniques.
- Prepares clear, accurate and comprehensive internal audit work sheets, schedules, and reports, including statistical data and supporting documentation used in compiling the annual conservatorships and probate financial reports.
- Generates reports and makes recommendations to the court regarding the financial aspects of guardianships, conservatorships, trusts, and decedent estates.
- Determines methods, procedures, audit schedules, and work papers/forms to be used in audits; participates in developing audit plans and programs.
- Handles confidential and sensitive information with tact and discretion.
- Prioritizes, schedules and organizes work to meet established deadlines.
- Reviews policies and operating procedures and participates in the development and implementation of new or revised probate accounting and reporting procedures.
- Reviews and updates in-house accounting forms.
- Analyzes financial and written information and makes sound decisions or recommendations.
- Performs other research and investigation assignments as directed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to sitting for computer work; working with and around other staff; working alone; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer work,; vision acuity (near/ far) for computer work; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation with staff and customers; finger dexterity for typing/ 10-key.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field and one year experience in accounting, finance or budgeting; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
The ideal candidate has considerable accounting experience, has familiarity with concepts and rules regarding conservatorships, and is a high-trust individual capable of working with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Public Accountant, justice system experience, more than five years of accounting experience.
- Considerable knowledge of:
- Generally accepted governmental and/or fund accounting principles, theories and practices and generally accepted auditing standards.
- Internal financial reporting and statement preparation and internal auditing standards, principles and practices.
- Automated accounting systems.
- Skill in:
- Performing and verifying mathematical computations.
- Using computerized budget/financial tracking and reporting programs and other software programs related to area work.
- Implementing accounting and auditing operating procedures in accordance to established accounting standards, applicable laws, regulations; and accounting guidelines pertaining to the department’s annual accounting reports and related required documents and procedures.
- Business English, grammar, punctuation, spelling and mathematical aptitude.
- Strong computer skills, specifically in the use of financial and statistical applications, including expertise in spreadsheet development using Microsoft Office software.
- Use of office equipment.
- Ability to:
- Conduct detailed research and analysis of complex financial data and prepare reports and findings.
- Develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate policies and procedures.
- Analyze, interpret and audit accounting data.
- Prepare and maintain financial records.
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Communicate effectively and work well with judicial officers, court staff, and non-court related agencies.
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships.
Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Skills
GAAPCompliance