Accountant Iii

The purpose of this position is to perform professional level financial accounting and reporting functions in a designated department. Incumbents in this classification provide monitoring and oversight of all County accounts, functions and departments, and provide lead direction, guidance, and training to assigned staff.

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers: confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment;
  
  assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.
• Performs accounting functions for County accounts: enters and posts financial data; prepares and approves journal entries; reconciles accounts; performs calculations and enters data into computer systems; researches errors and makes corrections as required; prepares tax forms; maintains financial records; and prepares and submits related reports as required.
• Reconciles bank statements for County accounts: prepares and reviews and approves 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.
• Assists in preparing the annual budget, annual reports, and other specialized reports; participates in forecasting revenues, capital requirements and cash flow management for all funds; compares data and recommends appropriate adjustments; checks, balances, and verifies completed budget requests; prepares reports for special revenues, investments, budgets, insurance, as well as reports required by outside agencies; assists in preparing Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR);
  
  and provides technical and analytical support as needed.
• Prepares and maintains comprehensive files and documentation for County funds and account groups; ensures compliance with approved policies and procedures, generally accepted governmental accounting principles, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Processes 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.
• 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; processes and/or approves payments; and communicates financial transactions to appropriate entities.
• Participates in year-end closing processes for County accounts and in preparation for annual audit; assists internal and external auditors; prepares, maintains and provides fixed asset reports; and provides other requested data, reports etc., 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,…