What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant II (open until filled) position at Liberty County Board of Commissioners?
Job Summary
The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Accountant II within the Finance Department. This full-time position performs advanced accounting duties in support of county financial operations.
Major Job Duties
- Manages and oversees capital project budgets.
- Creates and maintains spreadsheets or other reports to show capital revenue and expenditure.
- Sets up and tracks capital items within a fixed asset system; coordinates annual inventory by department.
- Issues purchase orders for submitting departments; to including verifying budget allocations and necessary vendor information; orders supplies for the department.
- Assists with monthly and year-end closing functions; including general ledger work; accounting reconciliation; month-end reporting; and other ad hoc reporting.
- Monitors; tracks; and reports on grants.
- Prepares audit schedules for fixed assets; capital projects; and grants.
- Updates financial statements on the SPLOST and Finance Department pages of the county website.
- Provides support for payroll and accounts receivable functions as required.
- Performs related duties.
Knowledge & Skills Required
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.
- Knowledge of accounts payable and receivable policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of payroll policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of budget management principles.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in managing and prioritizing multiple projects.
- Skill in preparing reports and communicating information clearly and effectively.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field
- More than three (3) years of related experience required.
Physical Demands
The work is typically performed in an office while intermittently sitting; standing; or stooping at a desk or table. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
Salary & Benefits
This is a full-time position with a starting annual compensation of $51,397 (pay grade 17A). Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday working in the Courthouse Annex in downtown Hinesville, Georgia.
Liberty County government offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package to full-time permanent employees which includes:
- 401(a) retirement plan with employer match
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Low-cost health dental and vision insurance
- Free term life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health & wellness program
Application Special Instructions
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process should notify the Human Resources office at hr@libertycountyga.com or (912) 391-1247.
Exempt : No
Type : FT Employee
Department : Finance / 1510
Location : 2
Salary : $51,397
