What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant 2 position at Hamilton County Sheriff's Office?
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), founded in 1803, is Ohio's 3rd largest sheriff's office. HCSO has approximately 900 employees dedicated to ensuring the safety of nearly 1 million residents who call Hamilton County Home. We're looking for you if you wake up with a heart and mind to serve your community. Serving in the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office can be the most fulfilling career opportunity you will ever experience.
The Accountant 2 will be responsible for a variety of job duties that are designed to maintain our financial integrity. The Accountant 2 will work directly with other members of the accounting team to ensure the delivery of effective, efficient accounting services.
- Assists in the management and direction of agency fiscal control units and the development and implementation of accounting procedures;
- Participates in the development of fiscal policies and ensures policies are implemented.
- Supervises activities of personnel engaged in financial operations (e.g., schedules, assigns, and reviews work, trains new employees, recommends commendation and disciplinary action, and ensures projects are completed promptly and properly).
- Prepares and reviews various financial statements, reports, and related documents; monitors financial accounts and reconciles balances as needed (e.g., expenditures, payroll, budget accounts, accounts payable and receivable, etc.);
- Prepares classification of financial accounts to facilitate analysis.
- Attend mandatory training and staff meetings.
- Complete required documentation and reports.
- Upholds and promotes the Code of Ethics, Core Values, and Mission Statement of HCSO.
- Support management decisions both in actions and words.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
- Minimum of three years of related experience.
- Possess current, valid driver's license and ability to pass agency background check process
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office and ability to learn various systems.
- Experience working with diverse personalities; demonstrating tactful, mature, and flexible behavior
- Public accounting, budgeting, government structure, and process experience
- Experience leading and motivating employees
- Experience meeting and dealing tactfully with all stakeholders and communicating effectively and clearly both orally and in writing.
- Experience establishing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with co-workers and external customers.
HIRING PROCESS:
As a law enforcement agency, we conduct an extensive background check process that includes the following:
- Criminal, Traffic, and civil records check
- Reference check
- Computer Voice Stress Analyzer
- Social Security and address verification
- Military check
- Education verification
- Pre-employment drug screen
We offer a highly competitive and comprehensive package that includes:
- Generous Paid Time Off: Paid Holidays, Vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave.
- Ohio Public Employee Retirement System, which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.
- Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation which includes: review of criminal records, driving records, credit report, employment verifications, personal references, initial and panel interviews along with Computer Voice Stress Analysis. All applicants must pass a pre-employment exam and drug screening.
