What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant, Senior- Finance (1224) position at Coconino County?
Under general supervision performs highly technical governmental accounting work of considerable difficulty in the preparation of the County's financial policies and procedures; works with county-wide financial information that can have a county-wide affect; performs related work as assigned.
Please note:
The hiring salary is dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications.
Once onboarded and trained, a hybrid schedule of up to 50% remote work may be offered.
(Illustrative Only)
• Assists in the preparation of the financial statements and schedules, including the Annual Comprehensive Finance Report• Maintains County’s capital asset system and trains departments on associated policies and procedures
• Prepares complex reconciliations and adjustments to the County’s financial records
• Supports external audits of County’s financial statements and records
• Reviews, evaluates and approves adjustments to the County's financial records
• Performs and reviews cash and bank reconciliations
• Monitors and analyzes the integrity of the County's financial records
• Reviews financial documents prepared by County departments for accuracy and compliance with governmental accounting principles and County procedures
• Assists, trains and advises County departments regarding appropriate accounting practices, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and use of the County's financial system
• Assists in the maintenance of the general ledger chart of accounts and advises departments on appropriate accounting structure
• Assists in the development and administration financial and internal control policies and procedures
• Advises Accounting Manager on significant accounting issues
• May supervise staff
Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to sitting for computer work; working with and around other staff; working alone; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer work, vision acuity (near/ far) for computer work; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation with staff and customers; finger dexterity for typing/ 10-key.
Bachelor's degree in accounting field and three years progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance or budgeting; OR,
Associate's degree in accounting field and four years progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance or budgeting; OR,
Five years progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance or budgeting
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT(S):
Technical accounting knowledge and training
The ideal candidate enjoys technical accounting, performing reconciliations, and providing technical assistance to others within the organization.Preferred qualifications: Experience with governmental or fund accounting.
This position is exempt.
Note: Individuals in exempt classifications as part time employees may be classified as non-exempt per FLSA law regarding minimum weekly salary requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of:
- Principles, practices and techniques of governmental accounting and auditing
- Principles, practices and techniques of financial reporting
- Comprehensive framework and development of internal controls
- Federal, state and local laws governing county financial activities
- Personnel management and the principles of positive supervision
• Working knowledge of:
- Practices and techniques of governmental purchasing
- Practices and techniques of governmental budgeting
- Principles, practices and techniques of cost accounting
- Payroll system policies and procedures
- Policies and requirements of grant financial management and reporting
• Skill in:
- Design and effective use of technology for financial management, analysis and reporting
- Analysis, evaluation and interpretation of complex financial information
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial software
• Ability to:
- Conduct detailed research and analysis of complex financial data and prepare reports and findings
- Develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate policies and procedures
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
- Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
- Follow verbal and written instructions
Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $65,556 - $95,429
