Accounting Specialist

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of the Finance Director the Accounting Specialist reconciles general ledger accounts, reconciles benefit accounts, prepares reports, and closes general ledger monthly and annually.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance, including cash escrow bonds, accounts receivable month end balances, and payroll liability accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Reconcile State disbursement reports with general ledger transactions quarterly and annually.
• Assist Finance Director with grant tracking.
• Prepare and process journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Support cost allocation plan and annual audit activities by compiling documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Perform upload of Department of Human Services monthly file to general ledger for inclusion in monthly reports.
• Perform monthly retirement reporting for legacy and hybrid employees (VRS & VOY
  
  A) as well as optional life reporting.
• Prepare monthly benefit reconciliations by reconciling vendor invoices to payroll reports.
• Process checks/ACH/manual payments for monthly benefit reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation of revenue and expense reports for departments and offices; work with County employees to answer questions related to accounting, reports, and financial transaction.
• Provide administrative support such as filing, data entry, and maintenance of financial records.
• Assist with other departmental tasks and special projects, as required.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Note:

This is not an exhaustive list of duties. The County reserves the right to modify job duties or assign additional responsibilities as needed.

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in business, accounting, finance, or other related field.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in business, accounting, finance, or other related field (preferred).
• Experience:
  
  Two (2) or more years of experience in accounting (preferred).
• Certifications/Licenses: N/A.
• Other:
  Other equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered to meet the education and experience requirements, if it provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.