SENIOR Finance Accountant; Finance; Control No

INTERNAL UNION APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST CONSIDERATION FOR UNION POSITIONS

Under the supervision of a higher classified employee, performs professional accounting work, which requires a thorough knowledge of governmental accounting practices. Works closely with departments in all areas of grant fiscal management and reporting.

• Develops accounting systems and bookkeeping procedures in accordance with departmental needs and standard governmental accounting practices.
• Grant monitoring; track grant expenditures and reimbursements in accordance with grantor contract.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly grant reports. Perform sub-recipient monitoring as needed.
• Assist departmental grants staff with grant reconciliation, problem solving, grant management training, grant financial system/Excel technical support and preparing monthly reports.
• Close grants at calendar year end and at end of grant period.
• Prepare grants for County's annual audit including tie-out sheets for each grant. May accrue expenditures and revenue.
• Assist management on special projects.
• Assist in the preparation of the County's comprehensive annual financial report. (CAFR)
• Assist external auditors; respond to questions as it relates to work performed.
• Drafts letters and memos related to accounting matters, and answers telephone inquiries.
• Maintains liaison with other County accounting staff to coordinate transactions, activities, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Principles and practices of professional accounting.
• Principles and practices of internal financial controls.
• Principles, terminology and concepts related to the specific functional areas to which assigned.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Research, data analysis and report preparation techniques.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Business mathematics, including basic statistical analysis techniques.
• Correct oral and written English usage.
• Standard office practices, including the operation of standard office equipment.
• Basic supervisory principles and practices.
• Basic budgetary principles and practices.
• Performing a variety of professional level accounting work without close supervision.
• Collecting, analyzing and evaluating varied information and data.
• Setting priorities, coordinating multiple projects, and meeting critical deadlines.
• Working as part of a team on projects as well as day-to-day.
• Using sound, independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Preparing clear, concise and effective written materials.
• Maintaining accurate records and files.
• Entering and retrieving information from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform the required work.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and standard office equipment including a computer, vision to read printed materials and a computer monitor, and hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone.

These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

Possession of a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in business or accounting.

Minimum of 1-2 years professional accounting experience. Public agency experience is desirable.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience, which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job, should be considered.

This class description identifies the major duties and requirements of the job and should not be seen as all-inclusive. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related duties other than those outlined above and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge for successful job performance.