Job Title:               Accountant

Grade:                     N/A

Salary:                    $60,000-$70,000, based on Qualifications

FLSA Status:         Exempt

Bargaining Unit:      N/A

 GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Accountant works under the supervision of the Director of Fiscal Services in coordination with the Executive Director of Finance.  The Accountant will apply principles of accounting in the analysis of financial data in order to provide analytical reports, reconcile accounts, verify accuracy of general ledger data and prepare journal entries as needed.  The Accountant is responsible for assisting with all duties in the daily administration of the Finance Department operations, as well as in the administration of Countywide grant programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reconciles general ledger accounts to ensure the accuracy of their balances. 
• Prepares thoroughly documented journal entries and budget adjustments to general ledger accounts as needed.
• Researches and analyzes general ledger account activity in order to provide an explanation for the balance upon request.
• Assists in month-end close process.
• Assists in preparation and presentation of monthly committee reports.
• Assists in preparation of the monthly Finance Committee Agenda.
• Assists in review and processing of department FOIA requests.
• Maintains accounting records of fixed assets.
• Assists in preparation of year-end adjustments and accruals by performing necessary research, reconciliations and analysis.
• Assists in annual audit and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) by preparing requested schedules and reports, as well as by providing explanations of supporting materials. 
• Assists in preparationof state AFR and EMMA filings.
• Assists in preparation of the fiscal year budget and multi-year budget.
• Assists in review of annual budget.
• Assists in preparation of annual budget book.
• Assists in administration of Countywide grant programs.
• Assists in monitoring and reporting on the status of state and federal grants and assists departments with grant reconciliation as requested or required.
• Assists in the preparation of Single Audit (OMB Circular A-133) and Consolidated Year End Financial Report (CYEFR) schedules, reconciliations and year-end accrual entries.
• Assists in the performance of Accounts Payable duties such as verification of invoices for payment, ensuring expenditures are charged to appropriate accounts,  reviewing vendor statements for problems, and processing Accounts Payable invoices as needed.
• Reviews Accounts Payable account distribution to ensure expenditures are charged to the appropriate account.
• Assists in preparation of 1099s and updates 1099 file when necessary.
• Assists in development, documentation, implementation and monitoring of internal control procedures.
• Assists with implementation of the County’s integrated financial system.
• Assists with development of training materials and provision of training in the County’s integrated financial system.
• Assists with scanning of all Finance Department journal entries, EFT’s and other records as needed.
• Assist with maintaining Finance Department files.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

The ideal candidate possesses thorough knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of financial administration, including financial reporting and budgeting.
• GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and GASB (Government Accounting Standards Bureau) standards.
• Grant reporting systems and the preparation of financial statements and compliance filings.
• Integrated financial system software packages.
• General and accounting related computer applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

 The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to:

• Reconcile General Ledger accounts.
• Generate financial reports.
• Interpret and apply complex regulations to fiscal systems.
• Evaluate complex fiscal problems and develop sound courses of action.
• Prepare,examine and verify financial documents and reports.
• Coordinate and participate in the preparation and management of the County’s budget.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish  and  maintain  effective  working  relationships  with  staff  at  all levels in the organization.

 The ideal candidate would possess the following professional qualifications:

• Education:  Requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, business or closely related field.
• Experience:  A minimum of three (3)years accounting experience is required, including at least one (1) year of government accounting experience and at least one (1) year grant of accounting experience.
• Certifications:  A CPA Certificate is preferred but not required. 

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to:        Director of Fiscal Services in coordination with the Executive Director of Finance

Directs Work of:                                    None

Bloodborne Pathogen Risk Code:           None