Staff Accountant - Finance Department

Under the general direction of an Assistant County Administrator, oversees and documents the County’s financial and accounting activities.  Responsibilities of this position includes general, grant, and federal aid accounting functions, audit responsibilities, financial reporting and analysis, transactional oversight of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll for the Department, and maintenance of the general ledger and fund management.  Maintains the general ledger, ensuring timely reconciliations and accurate financial statements for the County general fund and special revenue funds and oversees the acquisition of and documents the records for all County assets and infrastructure. 

1. Oversees accounting transactions, including maintenance of the general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and purchasing/contracts county-wide to assure a high level of accuracy and effective internal controls.
2. Maintains the general ledger for all funds of the County.   Approves and posts journal entries and budget amendments in a timely manner, facilitates month end closing and annual closing of the ledger, and maintains the chart of accounts consistent with the State Uniform Chart of Accounts.
3. Serves as Subject Matter Expert for questions related to the Financial Management Software and works to resolve encountered problems; provides training and support as needed.
4. Prepares invoices to outside agencies and manages accounts receivable, including collections and invoice corrections/adjustments.  Oversees the County Purchasing Card plan including set-up of new cardholders and maintaining the p-card website.
5. Through Administrative Services Agreements with the Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority and the Land Bank Authority, provides financial assistance with budget preparation, annual audit including preparation of workpapers and schedules, and maintenance of the general ledger consisting of journal entries, budget amendments, payroll and accounts payable.
6. Prepares financial reports and statements as required and/or as requested.  Completes monthly bank reconciliations in conjunction with the Treasurer’s Office to identify and correct all discrepancies in a timely manner consistent with County Financial Policies.
7. Responsible for tracking and reconciling countywide capital outlay within the County ERP system including vehicles & fleet management, building and grounds, equipment and furniture, IT assets and infrastructure.
8. Prepares budget work papers and analyses in coordination with departments and assists with development and maintenance of the County Budget for all funds.
9. Prepares audit work papers and analyses in coordination with other Finance Department staff and assists with matters involving the recording and reconciling of accounts.
10. Provides financial data to outside agencies for the development of the County Cost Allocation Plan.
11. Proactively conducts periodic internal audits and other analysis of specific accounts, revenues, expenditures, and provides special reports as requested.
12. Routinely prepares financial grant reports as required by federal, state, and local agencies.  Provides such reports and supporting financial data to the requesting stakeholders in a timely and consistent manner.
13. Attends seminars, conventions, and professional meetings associated with position and job duties as appropriate.
14. Stays informed and up to date of standards, procedures, trends and ideas within the trade through reading of various trade magazines, journals, books and publications.
15. Other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required with an emphasis in governmental fund accounting, grant management, budget development, analysis, and use of computerized accounting software.  
• Minimum of two years of progressive professional experience in accounting and financial analysis; experience in a government or not-for-profit setting preferred,. 
• Knowledge of regulations and best practices surrounding local governmental budgeting, accounting, project accounting and reporting is strongly desired.
• Proficient computer skills including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and accounting software
• Mathematical and analytic abilities to make complex calculations with speed and accuracy, and to detect and correct errors.
• Oral, written, and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with various levels of County personnel, external stakeholders and the various Boards in providing guidance, training and budgetary oversight.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, with attention to detail despite occasional interruptions
• Ability to travel between County buildings and attend off-site meetings as needed, with reliable transportation
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and integrity
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies with a commitment to equity and inclusion  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Work Classification: Hybrid Eligible
• Flexibility Classification: Flexible Schedule Eligible

Normal office environment with little discomfort due to dirt, and dust. Periodic travel between County locations is required. Intermittent or cyclical work pressures are periodically experienced. Extended work days (beyond eight hours/day) are periodically required. On-call availability to handle work problems, attend meetings, manage emergencies/crisis situations at all hours is occasionally required.

Salary : $62,646 - $80,032