Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

The current vacancy is in the Social Services department.  The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department or County.

To review and analyze accounting transactions, prepare and process financial reports, maintain records of the financial activity of the department or units to which assigned and ensure compliance with legal guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles; and to perform related duties as assigned.

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Flexible Workplace

This position is identified under the designation of 'flex work eligible', meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county's flexible workplace policy.

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* Prepare financial reports, operating statements, accounts payable statements, accounts receivable statements and similar periodic reports for management by reviewing, analyzing and compiling financial information in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

* Assemble and prepare budget information by analyzing accounting records and reports and estimating revenues and expenses.

* Review and approve claims, invoices, purchase orders, accounts payables and other documents relating to receipts, expenditures, transfers and other transactions to ensure that transactions are accurate and in conformance with established policies, contracts, appropriate accounting practices, and that adequate funds are available, initiate corrective actions as necessary.

* Maintain ledger, journals and other financial control records by classifying, recording and/or processing transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; establish internal controls, reconcile subsidiary ledgers and recommend corrective actions as necessary.

* Conduct financial analyses of purchase of service contracts or other financial programs by reviewing and evaluating financial records, reports, contracts, proposals or similar source documents in order to provide accurate and timely information for decision making by management.

* Participate in contract development by conducting preliminary audits on new outside contractors, provide technical accounting assistance to contractors and perform financial evaluations on proposed contracts.

* Prepare grant budgets and the necessary budget adjustments in order to properly fund and control grant awards; prepare the necessary monthly/quarterly report of financial or statistical data to funding agencies.

* Respond to requests for information from auditors or other external funding sources concerning the financial activities of a county program.

* Provide support to users of county-wide financial systems.

* Prepare annual submissions to state and federal agencies.

* Operate computer equipment; produce, obtain or analyze computer-generated information in performing the accounting duties assigned.

* Provide training or direction to other accounting support staff.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this work and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.

Experience:

One year of accounting or related experience.

Substitution:
Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications/Licensure:
None.

The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:

* Training and Experience Rating = 100%

The examination for Accountant will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating.  The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions - do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" as a response.

Please answer all your questions clearly and completely.  Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.

Eligible List:
The names of all applicants who have submitted a completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as…