Accountant & Payroll Specialist Job Pocatello area,Idaho USA,Accounting

Position summary:

The Accountant & Payroll Specialist performs advanced accounting duties to manage, analyze, and report financial data, and to reconcile general ledger accounts with accuracy and in a compliant manner. This position will also assist with payroll processing, benefits billing, and tax compliance while also providing back‑up to core accounting functions like accounts payable, accounts receivable, and revenue collections. The position also audits various accounts from County departments, performs advanced accounting support duties, records maintenance, and provides customer service.

This position is required to be a high‑level contributor/specialist within the Auditing office and relies on experience and judgment to complete tasks. The work is performed under the supervision of the Comptroller/Senior Deputy Auditor, although latitude is granted for independent judgment using standard practices to resolve customer issues or to recommend procedural or other improvements. The principal duties of this position are performed in a general office environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs all duties, responsibilities, and interactions in an effective, professional, safe, and compliant manner in accordance with County policies, procedures, and practices.

Processes time sheets to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization.

Calculates and remits withholding liabilities on a timely basis, ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, manages deduction reporting based on reporting requirements.

Provides support for all positions within the Auditing office which includes backing up any position when needed.

Audit accounts to verify compliance with accounting and budgetary laws using spreadsheets and various reports.

Provides support to County departments during annual budgeting process.

Assists with capital asset tracking and management to include calculating depreciation, and working with departments to maintain accurate asset value information.

Produces and enters journal entries for budget revisions, transfers, corrections and beginning balances.

Identifies complex discrepancies within the general ledger and recommends solutions.

Validates the accuracy of general ledger account coding to ensure all transactions align with established financial line items.

Maintains auditing office accounting policies and procedures manual to be used by other County offices.

Provides information, training, and support to county departments regarding financial procedures, statutes, and governmental compliance.

Assists with petty cash audits.

Performs annual reporting to include but not limited to 1099s and W2s.

Assists outside auditors with questions and documentation during the audit process.

Organizes and maintains the County's internal control procedures manual(s).

Works independently and with the project team to implement projects, such as new governmental reporting standards.

Performs other tasks or responsibilities as assigned or necessary to meet department and County objectives.

Competency Requirements

Knowledge Of

Generally accepted accounting principles and government accounting standards (GAAP and GASB), along with the ability to interpret and implement such standards.

Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, cases, codes, ordinances, policies, procedures, best practices and ethics pertaining to accounting, taxation, and payroll administration.

Budgetary principles and procedures for Idaho taxing districts.

Maintain records efficiently and accurately, along with preparing clear and concise reports.

Skill To

Utilize strong critical thinking and analytical skills to perform fundamental accounting and payroll functions at a high level of competency and accuracy.

Work independently in all aspects of computerized payroll processing, retroactive calculations and payments, online checks for routine corrections, and preparation of payroll reports.

Analyze and research financial data and information in order to reconcile general ledger accounts, and prepare accurate and complete financial reports.

Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, using proficient…