Accounting Specialist

Salary : $58,037.00 - $76,893.33 Annually

Location : County of Culpeper, VA

Job Type: Full Time

Department: Finance

FLSA: Non-Exempt

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 but not limited to 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—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).
• 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.

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.

Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Full‑time employees have access to a wide variety of benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and a deferred compensation program.

As a condition of full‑time employment, each individual is enrolled in a retirement plan with the Virginia Retirement System that provides a monthly benefit to all retirees for life. VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plans are defined benefit plans. The VRS Hybrid plan consists of both a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan.

All individuals are required to contribute 5% of their gross salary to their retirement account each month as a condition of employment.

The County of Culpeper provides a basic life insurance plan for all eligible employees. The coverage amount is an employee’s annual salary, rounded up to the next highest thousand, then multiplied by 2. The County pays 100% of the cost of this benefit.…