Senior Reporting Accountant (Trustee)

Position Summary
Performs advanced professional work in the area of financial reporting accounting & analysis specifically as it relates to governmental accounting & reporting standards.
Pay Grade: 54
Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education
Minimum Qualifications
100.00% - 1. Three (3) years of experience in the application of accounting principles, techniques and theories, preferably in a public entity; and
2. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field; OR
3. An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
4. Experience in a large governmental or nonprofit organization preferred.
5. Governmental financial certifications preferred.
6. PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provides guidance and supervision to department accountants.
2. Assists department accountants engaged in professional accounting functions and ensures that entries (transactions) are reviewed, properly authorized, and made on a timely basis in accordance with governmental accounting standards.
3. Handles the preparation and review of statements and monthly activity reports for the Trustee"s Office.
4. Maintains databases, spreadsheets, and similar reports to verify, update and report accounting information, disbursements, journal entries and vendor information.
5. Balances and reconciles department records, reviews financial reports to identify and trace sources of errors; researches irregularities and makes reports, and adjustments/corrections as directed.
6. Assists in preparation of the Trustee"s financial reports, schedules, and notes for proper presentation and required disclosures.
7. Recommends improvements in the accounting system, processes and internal controls.
8. Performs other related duties as required or directed. KSA's
KSAs - 1. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and the ability to research and apply them.
2. Ability to understand the rules, regulations and contract requirements governing the county's financial operations and the skill to apply them.
3. Ability to analyze financial information, provide an assessment or interpretation of the information and recommend actions based on the analysis.
4. Ability to analyze budgetary and financial data for all governmental fund types, proprietary fund types, and fiduciary funds; including grants, debt service, proprietary, agency, and capital project funds, and be able to provide relevant comments to management.
5. Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Access and Word, and to learn the computerized financial systems the county utilizes.
6. Ability to supervise and to work cooperatively with others.
7. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
8. Ability to organize and monitor multiple projects giving periodic assessments as needed or requested. Disclaimer
This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.