Accountant / Auditor

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under direction of the Controller, maintain the County’s General Ledger; audit financial records and reports to ensure compliance with governing laws, regulations, management policy, and applicable accounting standards; perform and/or review completed internal audits of the county offices, departments and agencies; assist with the preparation of the County’s financial statements; and provide professional assistance to county departments as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain the General Ledger (G/L) accounts on the County’s computerized accounting system; ensure G/L transactions are recorded in accordance with laws and regulations and comply with governmental accounting standards and the Single Audit Act; approve intra-county transactions and ensure the funds are available and included in the County’s budget; make inquiries about department policies and procedures and evaluate the methods used to meet requirements; review source documents and records and analyze data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies and procedures; prepare memos, reports, and financial schedules of findings and recommendations for the County Controller.

2. Research changes in the professional field of governmental accounting and auditing; research changes in tax laws affecting government; attend training seminars and read professional guides, literature and pronouncements issued by governmental agencies; confer with the external auditors regarding department policies and audit procedures, as deemed necessary.

3. Provide professional assistance to County departments; instruct employees in proper methods to prepare accounting records and reports; assist with implementing accounting policies, procedures and internal controls, both manually and using the County’s accounting system.

4. Prepare the County’s financial statements and the related notes to the financial statements; review and reconcile accounts to ensure account balances are materially correct; prepare adjusting Journal Entries needed to prepare the County’s financial statements; prepare various schedules and audit work papers including analytical reviews for the County’s external auditors; record external auditing firm’s year-end adjusting journal entries to the County’s G/L; reconcile the County’s G/L to the audited financial statements.

5. Conduct and/or review internal audits for county departments, offices, and agencies to assess effectiveness of controls, compliance with laws and regulations, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations; evaluate how these operations effect the County and ensure the financial records are properly recorded in the County’s accounting system.

6. Work closely with the County’s Payroll Specialist to ensure proper payroll taxes are withheld and remitted properly; reconcile employee wages and withholdings and prepare IRS form W-2 for all County employees; reconcile the yearly electronic W-2 files and remit to the Federal and State governments.

7. Conduct special reviews as directed by the Controller; identify, investigate, and resolve problems; determine possible methods of suspected fraud; monitor problem accounts; perform duties of the Account Receivable Clerk in his/her absence.

8. Other related duties as required as may be assigned by the County Controller.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: *Indicates developed after employment

Any combination of education and experience, which indicates possession of skills, knowledge and abilities, listed below. An example of acceptable qualifications for this position is completion of a bachelor of science degree in accounting or at least ten years of experience in the accounting and auditing field. CPA designation preferred.

· Comprehensive knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing standards

· Comprehensive knowledge of Single Audit Act requirements

· Comprehensive knowledge of Tax Code provisions affecting County government

· Thorough knowledge of accounting and spreadsheet computer applications

· Thorough knowledge of County policies and department policy and procedures*

· Proficient in computer operation and Microsoft Word and Excel

· Strong organizational, problem solving, leadership, decision-making and interpersonal skills may be critical if not listed in the job description

· Ability to examine problems, consider several courses of action, and make recommendations

· Ability to examine financial recordkeeping activities and reports, detect errors and formulate a corrective plan of action

· Ability to interpret complex technical regulations and make logical applications to current accounting and auditing practices

· Ability to prepare accurate financial statements, schedules, and reports

· Ability to understand statistical concepts and perform advanced mathematical calculations

· Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

· Ability to develop effective relationships with Department Heads, Elected Officials, County employees, external auditors and other external parties

· Ability to sit and operate a computer for extended periods of time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,420.00 - $73,313.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $51,420 - $73,313