Accountant, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections, Tax Accountant

The purpose of this position is to perform professional level financial accounting and reporting functions in a designated department. Incumbents are assigned specific accounts, a specialized accounting function, or to a single department.

• Performs accounting functions for assigned accounts; enters and posts financial data; prepares and approves journal entries; reconciles accounts;?performs calculations?and enters data into computer systems; research errors and makes corrections as required; prepares tax forms; maintains financial records; and prepares and submits related reports as required.
• Prepares and maintains comprehensive files and documentation for assigned funds and account groups, ensuring compliance with approved policies and procedures, generally accepted governmental accounting principles, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Receives and disburses funds; receives cash, credit cards, checks, or other financial instruments; prepares and process receipts and invoices; documents?the receipt of funds into appropriate database; depending on area of assignment, processes and/or approves payments and communicates financial transactions to appropriate entities.?
• Processes a variety of accounts payable documentation; receives, reviews, and verifies invoices, purchase orders, requests for payment, refunds, sales taxes, travel reimbursements, etc., for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization; enters data into accounting system for payment; prints, verifies, submits for signature(s), and sends payments to vendors.
• Processes accounts receivable documentation: processes and posts payments received for taxes, utilities, other services, or fees; reviews receipts, escrow accounts, and other financial reports; records and reconciles to general ledger accounts; prepares journal entries; makes corrections or adjustments as needed; prepares spreadsheets; and?reviews and reconciles reports.
• Processes and prepares employee payroll; reviews/enters hours, disability time, salary information, payroll deductions, and other data; processes special payments, contributions, deductions, garnishments, and with holdings; processes local, state, and federal tax deductions and payments; verifies accuracy of register against system data; makes corrections as needed; prepares materials for Internal Revenue Service filings; prepares year‑end payroll processing for W2’s, 1099’s, quarterly tax and wage, and related reports;
  
  and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal payroll and tax regulations.
• Reconciles bank statements for assigned accounts; prepares journal entries to general ledger from bank reconciliations to reflect interest income, bank charges, or other adjustments; and contacts bank personnel to coordinate needed corrections.
• Participates in year‑end closing processes for assigned accounts and in preparation for annual audit; assists internal and external auditors; provides requested data, reports, and/or other items to ensure the completion and accuracy of annual audits.
• Ensures all work activities are in compliance with local, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated time frames, and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e‑mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
• Communicates with supervisor, other County employees, third party service contractors, banking and financial institutions, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities,…