Accounting Coordinator

Accounting Coordinator

With minimal direction and supervision, this position coordinates the completion of assigned internal accounting functions, assists with staff guidance and training, and provides coverage for accounting tasks in the absence of staff assigned to particular functions. Areas of responsibility may include, but are not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivables, purchasing, payroll, grant reporting, preparation of financial reports, and other accounting functions as assigned by the Accounting Manager.

The position provides no direct supervision of Health Department staff. The position is essentially self-directing with minimal supervision by the Accounting manager.

Essential functions include preparing grant and program billings and reports, researching, ordering, receiving, distributing, processing payment and tracking requests for supplies, services, travel, equipment, and grant-related contracts, preparing deposits, inputting revenue / cash receipt information into County's fixed asset reporting system, preparing revenue reports, auditing, preparing, and processing timekeeping and payroll reports, providing support to assigned Division / programs, and participating in ad hoc events as required by the Health Department. Applies accounting principles to completion of financial entries and reports.

Job requirements and qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Business Administration, or Accounting from an accredited four (4) year college or university and two (2) years of responsible accounting experience, or an Associate Degree in Business and / or Accounting with four (4) years responsible accounting experience, and a working knowledge of the principles and practices of business and accounting. Must have working knowledge of accounting software and various computer programs, including Microsoft 365 suite of products, specifically Excel and Word.

Essential physical / cognitive abilities include the ability to sit, flex, stand, reach, and bend, the physical strength to lift, carry, and transport materials / equipment equivalent to thirty (30) pounds, visual acuity, auditory ability, and clear written and verbal communication ability, manual dexterity and the ability for data input into various computer programs, and the ability to maintain professional behavior at all times.

Special requirements include residing within St. Clair County, IL or being willing to relocate to St. Clair County within six (6) months from hire date, the ability to work necessary hours to meet the position requirements including evenings and / or weekends as assigned, provision of services at off-site locations, a valid Driver's License, a dependable automobile for use in position, auto insurance in effect with at least the minimum limits of liability as outlined and required by the state of Illinois, adherence to all local, state and federal regulations pertaining to OSHA guidelines, and all employees must adhere to the St. Clair County Personnel Code.