Accountant II

Accountant II

The purpose of this position is to maintain and reconcile general ledger and subsidiary records for Governmental and Enterprise operations, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and pertinent federal, state, and local legislation. This career ladder series position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Duties and responsibilities include :

• Participates in the processing and recording of various revenue, encumbrance, expenditure, expense, asset, liability, and equity transactions, in accordance with GAAP and County policy.
• Reconciles grants, invoices, and governmental transactions to the general ledger and program administration reports.
• Ensures proper reconciliation and substantiation of general ledger and bank account balances.
• Prepares deposits.
• Reconciles control accounts to subsidiary records.
• Oversees Sewer Fund billing process, including entering sewer billing adjustments and customer service.
• Maintains County capital projects and contracts.
• Reviews and approves general requisitions, travel, and uniform requests.
• Reviews and verifies Sheriff Sale activity.
• Tracks and bills special invoices.
• Approves School Surcharge fee calculations for building permit applications.
• Works in Excel spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Provides accounting expertise to the various departments on matters of financial reporting, cost analysis, and procedural matters, as required.
• Assists with special projects.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements : Associate degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; and two (2) years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, with preference given to knowledge of and experience in government financial operations; or a combination of education, training, and experience.

Additional requirements include :

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 accommodation 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 objects up to 25 pounds. Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen. Hearing and communicating 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.