What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Accountant position at Chesterfield County, VA?
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or business with a minimum of two years of accounting experience and/or training (five years preferred); or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Strong knowledge of governmental and standard accounting practices and procedures. Knowledge of governmental purchasing procedures preferred. Excellent PC skills to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics/presentation software. Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers and co-workers. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI background check and education/degree verification required.
This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check.
This position is considered Critical Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. The use of medical marijuana for this position is prohibited.
Duties
Perform advanced fiscal bookkeeping, accounting, and audit related work at a professional level. Maintain records and monitor monthly expenses for over fifty blanket purchase orders; maintain records for all departmental invoices, and various other financial transactions. Serve as purchasing card liaison for department to include reconciliation of all departmental purchasing cards and to ensure county polices are adhered to; prepare reimbursement requests and supporting reports for Supreme Court of VA, other county departments, and various other government agencies. Review and approve all department cash receipts. Maintain department petty cash fund. Maintain records/reports for grant monitoring and assist Budget Administrator with tracking grant expenditures. Perform other work as required.
This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.
Shift
Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Work Location
Sheriff's Office
Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
