Administration - Accountant

Job SummaryPerforms a variety of accounting, budgeting and financial management duties to assist all departments across the County. This position will work with multiple financial accounts while ensuring needs are being met in a fiscally responsible and timely manner. The position also provides financial information and support to a diverse range of County users through various reporting formats to meet operational, management, and compliance needs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
-Review and approve accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing card transactions, invoices and journal entries.-Process weekly check run and prepare monthly journal entries.-Assist with the County’s annual budget process to include collaboration with Technology Services and other departments to develop and maintain special funding programs.- Assist with daily cash-position calculations and enhance cash-flow forecasting.-Administer and oversee all aspects of the County’s fixed asset accounting process.-Review and approve new vendor setups and vendor record changes; coordinate annual 1099 reporting.-Assist in establishing, maintaining and documenting consistent accounting policies, procedures, and workflows for all assigned responsibilities.-Support annual audit preparation and respond to auditor requests.-Participate in financial system upgrades, configuration changes, testing, and implementation activities.-Administer the County purchasing card program, including process oversight and new user setup.- Perform monthly and quarterly account reconciliations; research, investigate and resolve variances and discrepancies.-Other duties and projects as assigned.
Work Requirements:
-Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.-Five years accounting and financial analysis experience desired. Government experience a plus.