Accountant, Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting

Under general supervision, performs fiscal control and governmental accounting functions, including journal entry preparation; account analysis and reconciliation; monthly and annual ledger closing; audit of accounts payable and accounts receivable activity; assists with fixed asset accounting; assists with year‑end audit and annual Cost Allocation Report; oversight of County credit cards and all related training; preparation of annual 1099s. This is the first of a three‑level professional series.

• Assists Accounting Supervisor with accounts payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) tasks, including review of invoices for the weekly check run, annual Form 1099 reporting requirements for the County; assures compliance with all applicable IRS reporting requirements; assists with the review and approval of journal entries and reports created by the AR technicians, provides direction, training and support to Accounting Technician personnel as needed.
• Performs fiscal control and governmental accounting functions; prepares journal vouchers for entry into the general ledger system; performs account analysis and account reconciliations; assists with AP and AR audit samples and work papers.
• Assists with the training of financial systems, procedures, and policies to enhance efficiency in all finance areas.
• Oversees the management of all County credit cards to include opening, card maintenance changes, and closing of cards.
• Performs month‑end social service and CSA reconciliations to the County Financial System and Form 1099 reporting.
• Back up to the Accountant II for fixed asset accounting, to include maintenance of asset ledgers, tracking of receipts, disposals, and transfers; assists with the preparation of required fixed asset reports.
• Assists with the development of the County’s Cost Allocation Plan; works with departments to obtain data and prepare cost allocation spreadsheets for review.
• Communicates with direct supervisor, employees, other departments, County officials, Internal Revenue Service, federal/state agencies, insurance representatives, vendors, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/directions.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements; maintains an awareness of new procedures, trends, and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; supplemented by three (3) to five (5) years of previous experience and/or training that includes accounting and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the County and of departmental practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Accountant I.
• Knowledge of general accounting practices, procedures, and methods, and general accounting principles.
• Knowledge of federal/state tax reporting requirements and related forms, timetables, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and methods utilized within the department.
• Knowledge of how to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, computer operations, equipment needs, or policies as they pertain to departmental operations and activities.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees, supervisors, members of the public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the department.
• Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner.
• Ability to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision as situations warrant.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret financial and computer reports and related materials.
• Ability to compare and/or judge…