Accounting Specialist II; Finance

Position: 8886 - Accounting Specialist II (Finance)
Jackson County Employment Opportunity.

If you enjoy working with numbers and want to be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and professionalism, the Jackson County Accounting Office might be the perfect place for you. We're looking for dedicated, detail-oriented individuals who want to grow, contribute, and be part of a supportive, high-performing team. If that sounds like you, we'd love to see your application!

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

* Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task in a busy office environment with interruptions.

* Experience in the following areas preferred but not required:

* Payroll

* Accounting

* Accounts Payable

* Pass a criminal background check prior to hire.

* Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. Click on the following link to review Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record.  

* Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

* This position is represented by union group SEIU.

I. Position Summary

Performs accounting, auditing and customer service functions requiring interpretation and implementation of county policy utilizing a thorough knowledge of county functions and automated systems. Performs a full range of responsible and complex accounting support duties independently and exercising sound judgment and initiative with only occasional instruction or assistance is needed as new or unusual situations arise.

II. Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)

* Performs automated financial functions for a major countywide financial operation, contract and/or grant projects; assembles complex financial data and prepares reports, statements and summaries; process work orders and service requests.

* Maintains and processes all financial records related to assigned function; reviews, reconciles and post financial records; processes adjusting journal entries; prepares and maintains accounts receivable and accounts payable records; performs account reconciliation; collects, handles or balances money in accordance with county policy.

* Receives, edits, adjusts and processes payroll information; generates and distributes payroll warrants; prepares reports, magnetic tapes and payment documents required for payroll taxes, benefits and payroll deductions.

* Prepares bank deposits; prepares appropriate journal entries and other information to interface with the general countywide automated financial system.

* Assists the public, employees, other departments and outside agencies in person and by telephone; trains other employees on proper accounting and cash handling procedures.

* Works as a team member or independently to research, compile and summarize information for reports, special assignments and projects; may be asked to prepare recommendations.

* Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.

* Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.

* Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required.

III.

Minimum Requirements (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)

Education and Experience

* High school diploma or equivalent AND four years of progressively responsible accounting experience (accounting, bookkeeping or financial courses and customer service experience preferred); OR

* Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

License, Certificate or Other

Requires possession of a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

IV. Other Requirements

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Requires a knowledge of accounting and financial principles and practices and terminologies; payroll and withholding tax laws and regulations; auditing techniques; cash handling and control procedures; computerized financial systems; may require specialized knowledge of Medicare and state medical insurance regulations and procedures as well as medical terminology and codes. Ability to prepare data processing reports; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;

communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information in an effective manner and according to departmental and/or governmental regulations; post and make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately.

Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)

Ability…