Staff Accountant

Description

Teller County's Finance Department is seeking a full time Staff Accountant I to perform basic accounting, bookkeeping, fiscal analysis and reporting and other related financial functions for the operations and compliance of County Finance and Budgeting, in accordance with County policy, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Federal and State law and rules of Governmental Fund Accounting.

Responsible for the processing of accounts payable in compliance with accounts payable policies and procedures and all related reporting.

Responsible for the processing of cash receipts in compliance with cash receipts policies and procedures and all related reporting.

Input, post, and distribute County financial information to Federal, State and County financial systems in compliance with requirements, balance and track as needed.

Monitor and maintain all records of County fixed assets and related depreciation in compliance with various governmental funds’ policies and procedures.

Perform month- and year-end general ledger closes and new year setup for various types of governmental funds; prepare and input journal entries; determine and apply transactions to appropriate accounting periods and applicable funds; post transactions; balance and request inter-fund transfers; run budget and other reports; prepare special tracking reports.

Assist Accounting Supervisor as necessary in preparing supplemental budget resolutions.

Partner with Human Resources as needed regarding Personnel, Payroll, and budget duties.

Prepare various billings and monitor receivables, fees and rates for appropriateness and collectability.

Provide direction, train, and regularly communicate finance and budget policy and procedures, compliance policies and procedures to Elected Officials, Department Heads, employees, auditors and external entities; research and report financial information as needed.

Perform basic internal audit functions within the County, and of contractors, service providers and sub-grantees.

Develop and prepare worksheets, financial statement information, reconciliations, and analyses for annual and other audits.

Research requirements and develop policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance, consistency, good financial controls, and audit trails. Streamline and/or change processes and adjust policies and procedures to best implement changes and new fiscal programs with direction from Accounting Supervisor/Finance Director.

Track various County grants and other fiscal contracts for Federal and other compliance requirements, billing, accurate recording and reporting, and for applicable renewals. Communicate related information as needed by County and external entities.

Cross-train with other Staff Accountants including Staff Accountant II positions. Backup Staff Accountant II regular duties when required for continued full operation of the department (with additional supervision of Accounting Supervisor and/or Finance Director).

Purchase departmental supplies and services

Maintain departmental files as needed

Develop, update, and complete all requirements of departmental records retention policies and procedures in compliance with State/Federal requirements and approval (including electronic document management systems); train users as required.

Support all regular Finance department processes and other departments as required

Continue training as necessary and communicate any possible required changes to the Accounting Supervisor/Finance Director for further research and implementation.

Prepare for and work directly with the Office of Emergency Management during emergency situations to help with administrative and financial needs.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of basic accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Any acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the listed knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.

Knowledge of: basic knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and techniques; thorough understanding of computer accounting operations, spreadsheets and various computer software (Excel & Word experience required); principles and processes for providing excellent customer service, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skilled in: use of computer software programs; understanding and applying pertinent laws, rules, regulations and policies; using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines; maintaining confidentiality; organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines and following up on assignments with some direction and supervision; applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; working in a deadline driven environment; initiating and responding to medium volume of daily calls/contact;

interacting with all levels of internal and external…