ACCOUNTANT II

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Receives, troubleshoots, and resolves advanced issues and concerns that arise; identifies discrepancies and errors in area of assignment and takes action to rectify as needed; collaborates with other departments to resolve issues; keeps leadership up to date on status of errors and concerns as well as any steps taken to correct such matters.
• Leads projects and initiatives, such as system upgrades or process improvements; works with contractors, other employees, or vendors as needed to complete projects and initiatives; offers ideas and suggestions to leadership on how to implement new projects and initiatives and gives advice on best practices based on current operations.
• Provides direction, guidance, and training to new staff in area of assignment; prepares training materials and ensures staff has the tools necessary to learn area of assignment; advises new staff of operational procedures within area of assignment; works with supervisor to address any concerns regarding progress during training.
• 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…