Accountant II; Grade 25) AFSCME Local

In accordance with the Merit System Rules and Regulations, an eligible list, which will be valid for a one-year period, and which will be used to fill vacancies during that period, is being established for this classification.

Applicants on the eligible list will be certified in accordance with the Merit System and appropriate union contracts.

Candidates may submit online employment applications using the NEOGOV online application system available at

The examination process for this posting may include an evaluation of training and experience, a written examination, a computerized exam, an oral board interview examination, a performance examination or any combination of the above in order to qualify applicants for placement on the eligible list. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies that occur within the next year. The appropriate number of names on the eligible list as prescribed by Merit System Section 26.03.505 will be certified to the hiring department for consideration to fill the vacant position(s).

New Castle County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Performs professional accounting work involving the maintenance, analysis, and auditing of County financial records in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). An employee in this class performs technical accounting, auditing and administrative work in maintaining accounting, auditing, reporting and reconciliation activities. This employee uses technical accounting, budgetary and administrative knowledge to maintain the accounting and financial system for New Castle County Government.

Under general policy and administrative supervision, the employee has wide latitude for discretion in devising and modifying procedures and processes. This employee gives direction and supervision to subordinate employees.

• Reviews, maintains, and improves the financial system, including sub-ledgers and other systems of record;
• Prepares schedules used in the financial statement and reporting processes required by Federal and State, including the County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report;
• Prepares and processes journal entries;
• Prepares and processes invoices for billing purposes;
• Supports all phases of the grants process, including set-up, reporting, and participating in the annual Single Audit;
• Develops reports for management use;
• Supports the process of bank and general ledger reconciliations for multiple Treasurers’ Fund accounts;
• Prepares, documents and validates authority for disbursements and transfers of funds and maintains records of supporting action taken;
• Processes accounts payable requests and weekly check runs;
• Participates in the annual external financial statement audit;
• Promotes an ongoing attitude of dedication to excellent public service and ensures that external and internal customers are provided with the highest quality of service;
• Operates a personal computer and other office equipment in the course of the work.

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices and methods in accordance with GAAP;
• Thorough knowledge of cash management policies and procedures, including electronic payment processing; thorough knowledge of budgetary practices;
• Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and standard office and accounting equipment;
• Good knowledge of general laws and administrative policies governing municipal finance practices and procedures;
• Good working knowledge of automated financial system applications and uses;
• Ability to prepare appropriate financial reports; good knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations governing financial operations of the County;
• Ability to establish and…