Accountant - Public Utilities: Lead Financial Reporting

General Description

This is a professional position, which also may be supervisory. The incumbent performs difficult tasks related to managing a department's accounting functions or particular countywide accounting functions.

The Accountant position is part of Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Accountant Ladder has four (4) levels, ranging from Accountant I to Accountant-Senior. Incumbents normally report to a Department Head or designee and may supervise financial administrative support staff such as Financial Technicians.

• If applicable, supervises employees performing related human resource functions and completing necessary paperwork.
• Monitors and directs day-to-day activities for bank accounts, accounts receivable, payroll and accounts payable.
• Prepares and analyzes accounting financial reports.
• Oversees the entry and/or reconciliation of numerical and/or financial data and the recording of funds to the General Ledger.
• Reviews financial and system reports for accuracy.
• Coordinates, researches and resolves financial discrepancies.
• Drafts financial documents, including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and/or State reports.
• Participates in audits as needed.
• Assists with inquiries relating to receipts and disbursements.
• Provides support for encumbrance accounting and purchase order reconciliation.
• Monitor and recommend updates to general ledger costing within the timekeeping/payroll system including reconciliations of system interfaces and payroll liability accounts.
• Aids in capital fund accounting to include project updates and reporting, as well as, bond draw down review and submissions.
• Performs monitoring, analysis and reconciliation of non-major funds.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Hazards:
None known.

Environment:
Office.

Physical Effort:
Minimal.

Exempt.

Knowledge of accounting procedures and automated systems, required. Must be computer literate. Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer programs, preferred. Excellent mathematical skills, ability to analyze numerical data and maintain general ledger, required. Effective written and oral communication skills, required. Must know how to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Must be able to establish and maintain successful working relationships with staff, government officials and the general public.

Bachelor's degree required (preferably in Accounting) with related experience preferred –
OR – Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Higher levels on the Career Ladder require additional education and experience.

• Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
• Twelve-month probationary period
• CPS (Child Protective Services) Check – DSS, CSB, Community Resources and Court Services only
• Work beyond normal work schedule

Base salary Accountant I (CD) - $52,503

Base salary Accountant II (CD) - $55,728

Base salary Accountant III (CD) - $59,407

Base salary Accountant IV (CD) - $67,130