Account Analyst

To submit an application and to be considered for this position, please visit https://www.kentcountyde.gov/My-Government/Employment-Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities to complete the online application.

Department of Finance

Accounting Office

GRADE 2122

FLSA Exempt

$67,271.57/year*

*Based on experience, starting wage may be higher*

ACCOUNT ANALYST

General Description

The purpose of this position is to perform high-level financial work and supervise the accounting operations of general and enterprise fund finance activities.

This professional class position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Maintains a high degree of familiarity with all financial systems modules; including general ledger, accounts payable, purchasing, payroll, budgeting, fixed assets and other special projects software.
• Reviews and approves high level purchases and invoices.
• Reviews transactions for accuracy and compliance with county requirements.
• Works to ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards.
• Reviews and approves journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assists with payroll processing, and reviews payroll entries and reports.
• Reviews timely analysis of complex financial matters, and escalates matters to higher management as needed
• Capitalizes and depreciates fixed assets, including additions, deletions, transfers, and depreciation of current assets.
• Reconciles financial records including verification of capital asset purchases by departments account coding.
• Monitors capital projects expenditures and entries.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field; supplemented by six (6) years of accounting experience in municipal accounting performing fixed asset accounting and asset management or combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Requirements:

Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles; thorough knowledge of modern account-keeping practices; good knowledge of the State laws and regulations pertaining to the financial activities of sewage treatment plants and other public utility related services; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; working knowledge of personal computers and pertinent applications; regular and timely attendance; performance of duties in a safe manner.

Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background investigation. Must maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmonious relations with customers, co-workers, and supervisors. Direct deposit of pay required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in and walking between work areas may be required.
• Occasionally lifting of objects up to 25 pounds.
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Essential Functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Notices:

Kent County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), Kent County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is an employment at-will position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $67,271.57 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Dover, DE 19901 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dover, DE 19901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $67,272