Accountant

Accountant
Department of Finance & Budget
Full Time, Pay Grade 31
12 Months, Non-Exempt
Benefits Eligible, VRS Eligible

Job Summary/ Objective:

Performs complex clerical and technical work involving the preparation and maintenance of fiscal or

related records; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Supervisory Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

• Verifies and approves check register;
• Prepares and processes manual checks to ensure on schedule disbursement.
• Creates journal entries to record void and manual checks.
• Participates in disbursement processes.
• Posts adjusting entries into the financial systems.
• Reviews financial transactions to ensure compliance with policy, procedures and guidelines.
• Researches, resolves problems and provides financial data on request.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping terminology and methods;
• General knowledge of routine accounting principles and practices; thorough knowledge of standard office procedures, practices and equipment;
• Ability to maintain complex financial records and to prepare financial reports accurately;
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions;
• Ability to deal effectively with co-workers and the general public;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively;
• Ability to navigate complex computer systems through quick training;
• Ability to supervise the work of subordinate clerical personnel.

Required Education and Experience:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by college level courses in bookkeeping and accounting and experience involving the maintenance of financial or statistical records.
• Experience in data processing is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications:Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Regular contacts made with individuals from:
  1. other internal organizations units; or
  2. outside organizations; or
  3. frequent contact with the general public for purposes of exchanging factual information which may require some judgement or interpretation in order to be responsive to questions or applicable to a specific situation.
• Communication is usually cooperative in nature, with infrequent conflicts resolved by higher authority.
• Conducts work in a sitting position; however, job requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping and light lifting.
• Requires frequent operation of a variety of office machines.

Salary Range:

The hiring range for this position is $29.13 - $32.20 per hour (approx. $60,599 - $66,977 per year). Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, VRS retirement, and continuing education/training opportunities. This is a full time, FLSA non-exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy, §P-60.
Deadline for Applications: Position is open until January 30, 2024.

Remote Work:

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule that is in compliance with the County’s Remote Work Policy and meets the operational and service needs for the position. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Albemarle County Core Values:

Albemarle County holds its employees to the highest standards in fulfilling the County’s Vision and Mission. We believe in excellence in public service through

Community: We expect diversity, equity and inclusion to be integrated into how we live our mission.

Integrity: We value our customers and co-workers by always providing honest and fair treatment.

Innovation: We embrace creativity and positive change.

Stewardship: We honor our role as stewards of the public trust by managing our natural, human, and financial resources respectfully and responsibly.

Learning: We encourage and support lifelong learning and personal and professional growth.

Virginia Values Veterans:

Albemarle County is a certified V3 organization.

EOE/EEO:

Albemarle County is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability in regards to any aspect of employment policy and practice: recruitment, testing, selection, assignment, pay, conditions of work, training, leave, overtime, promotion, discipline, demotion, and separation.