Accountant, Senior; Department Promotional

Perform complex accounting work and act as a lead accountant for other accounting staff in reviewing and analyzing accounting documents and records, compiling and reviewing information required for a variety of financial reports;
Works closely with the Finance Manager to monitor documents and technical reports and assure the proper recording of accounting transactions.

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description

• Assist in leading a financial unit by screening and assigning workload, planning, prioritizing, assigning tasks and projects, training staff, monitoring work and meeting regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, special assignments, problems and technical issues; may be required to supervise and evaluate performance of assigned staff.
• Lead accounting operations, review and reconcile journal entries, transactions, and financial activities, monitor and review accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal and state regulations, funding agency standards, and county policies and control practices.
• Review financial and accounting records and corrects errors as required.
• Assure journal entry information is complete and accurate and verify accuracy of supporting documentation.
• Lead and coordinate the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and other mandated and special-use financial reports and compile, review, analyze, and update financial statement schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist auditors as required for the preparation of financial analyses and reports.
• Review and manage accounting records, identify and research accounting issues, and recommend solutions.
• Reconcile technical and financial transactions, review and investigate financial and accounting records, assure fund integrity, and resolve issues according to policies.
• Research and resolve accounting issues, provide customer services to County departments, and coordinate technical and financial information with customers and external agencies.
• Provide consultation and advice on accounting and internal controls and interpret and explain policies and procedures.
• Provide customer services, respond to requests for information, and attempt to resolve them by researching files and records within the scope of authority, update, retrieve, and release information according to procedures, and refer matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• None.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Three (3) years of professional accounting experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

• Public Sector accounting.
• Professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager.
• Arizona residents
  must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire;newly established Arizona Residents must have one
  within 30 days of hire.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles for public sector financial administration.
• Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, recommended practices, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable state and Federal statutes, rules, codes, and regulations governing public sector accounting functions.
• Knowledge of department policies, procedures, and regulations…