Senior Accountant

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position.  However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.  Other duties may also be required or assigned.

1. Assists in preparing budget documents. Collaborates with the Finance Director, department directors, and related staff to review, analyze, and clarify budget document submissions and related budget entries on the financial system. Prepares assigned budget documents.
2. Assists in the maintenance of the County’s accounting functions (including general ledger, accounts receivables, accounts payable, payroll; cash management and internal control requirements) and reporting systems pursuant to Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to provide for timely and accurate financial recording and reporting both internally and with outside agencies of the County’s fiscal and payroll transactions, including procedural controls.
3. Supervises all payroll operations, including processing payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions. Reconciliation of all County benefits. Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax reports and forms.
4. Fiscal agent for federal and state grants. Monitors, analyzes, prepares, and submits grant reports for various departments.
5. Prepares financial account analysis and reconciliation, as needed.
6. Assists staff in interpreting the application of accounting practices, policy, and procedure.
7. Assists in implementation of accounting policies and procedures, reporting and accounting methods for departments.
8. Provides input on financial systems functionality.
9. Prepares schedules for independent financial and compliance audit reports. Assists outside auditors and consultants and provides pre-audited financial reports.
10. Reviews revenues and expenditures to ensure compliance with the appropriation.
11. Prepares financial reports regarding specific department budgets, specific grants, and related data.
12. Assists department heads and staff in correctly recording, reporting, and analyzing financial data.

13. Other duties as assigned.

EXPECTATIONS 

• Interprets and applies Federal, State, municipal, and Department rules, regulations, and policies.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.
• Behaves professionally and presents an appropriate standard of grooming, hygiene, and dress that aligns with health and safety standards. 
• Conducts self in such a way as to reflect positively on the County.
• Fosters positive working relationships and accepts new responsibilities.
• Learns and understands the safe practices for the job being performed and complies with the safe work practices and personal protective requirements for the job.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles, theories and concepts of accounting including Governmental Accounting Board Standards (GASB) for all fund types.
• Skill in preparing accounting transactions and reports.
• Skill in applying accounting principles to work activities in a municipal accounting system.
• Knowledge of and experience with budget preparation and procedures for a multi-department organization.
• Knowledge of County programs, funding sources, and specific regulations governing expenditures and revenues.
• Knowledge of the County and Department’s operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and Federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting, and fiscal management.
• Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives and recommending methods, procedures, and techniques for resolution of issues.

• Knowledge of local government operations and administration.
• Knowledge of computer software consistent for this position.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
• Skill in time management; prioritizing duties to accomplish a high volume of quality work product requiring minimal supervision.
• Ability to define problems, exercise sound judgment, and address a variety of situations successfully.
• Knowledge and ability to follow the policies and practices contained in the County Personnel Handbook. 
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or Business Administration with three (3) years’ progressively responsible municipal accounting or finance experience.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.