Senior Accountant

Summary
Under general direction of the Finance Director or Assistant Finance Director, this position is responsible for the County's accounting and financial reporting functions. Coordinates the work of professional and technical staff engaged in the preparation, maintenance and control of the County's accounting functions.
Essential Functions
The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Daily
• Builds and manages professional relationships built on respect andteamwork.
• Review activity of all subsidiary journals and post timely andaccurately to the general ledger.
• Review cash requirements and ensure there are sufficient funds inappropriate accounts to pay bills.
• Review cash activity to ensure integrity of account balances.
• Communicate discrepancies, issues, exceptions, etc., to FinanceDirector/Assistant Finance Director.
Weekly
• Prepare concise weekly report for the Director/Assistant Directorhighlighting the week's activity.
Monthly
• Reconcile all bank accounts - 10 business days of month end.
• Allocate interest earnings - 10 business days of month end.
• Prepare and post all recurring journal entries - 5 business days ofmonth end.
• Review and update cash flow projections - 10 business days of month end.
• Update significant revenue and expenditure forecasting models, e.g.,property taxes, PILOT, transient room taxes, landfill, fairgrounds.
• Identify any notable exceptions to expected revenue and or expenses -resolve with departments and or Director/Assistant Director.
• Prepare monthly financial report - distribute to all departments forreview and comment - 15 business days of month end.
• Review financial reports with major departments - SO, Health, DA, Road,Community Development, Library, Fairgrounds - 16-20 business days of month end.
Quarterly:
• Collaborate with Budget Analyst and Director/Assistant Director toupdate fiscal year-end estimates - 10 business days of quarter end.
• Prepare draft quarterly financial budget to actual report - 15 businessdays of quarter end
• Distribute quarterly financial budget to actual report to departmentsfor review and comment - 15 business days of quarter end.
• Review financial reports with major departments - SO, Health, DA, Road,Community Development, Library, Fairgrounds - 16-20 business days of quarterend - update for any changes.
Annually:
• Assist Director/Assistant Director with all audit requirements.
• Prepare fiscal year-end work papers - complete all by 8/31.
• Prepare assigned financial statements and schedules - complete all by9/15
• Prepare assigned note disclosures - complete by 9/30.
• Respond to requests for information timely and accurately.
*Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications
Knowledge:
• Principles and practices of accounting including governmental fundaccounting, internal controls, accounting systems, financial reporting, budgeting,and auditing.
• Regulatory and reporting requirements for federal and state fundedgrants.
• Supervisory principles, employment laws, and employment relatedpolicies.
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Customer service principles.
• Research methods.
• Project management principles.
• Applicable automated financial software packages.
• Cash control and revenue collection practices and controls.
• Business office procedures.
Skills:
• Building and /or maintaining complex spreadsheet models.
• Solving highly technical and complex problems associated with accountingtransactions, systems, controls, and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Development of issues and findings from forecasting models and financialanalyses, utilizing good judgment, critical thinking skills, problem solvingtechniques and sound decision-making skills.
• Delegating, reviewing, and prioritizing work to ensure compliance withstandards and due dates.
• Monitoring the work of and assisting other finance staff as needed tocomplete financial transactions timely and accurately.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with customers and otherCounty staff and management.
• Resolving conflict.
• Applying local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Working cooperatively with other employees, customers, clients, and thepublic.
• Effectively using a computer and related software applications.
• Advanced research and analyses of financial issues.
• Recording, analyzing, verifying, reconciling, and reporting accountingtransactions for multiple applications.
• Managing projects.
• Handling multiple tasks simultaneously and strong time managementskills.
• Exercising professional judgment and discretion.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required:
Incumbents typically have a four-year degree in accounting, business,finance, or related field and at least five years of progressively responsibledemonstrated general ledger, financial accounting, and analysis experience; ORan equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the
required knowledge and skill. Governmental accounting experience ishighly preferred. CPA is desirable.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have supervisory responsibility.
Work Environment
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing, lifting, andcarrying may be required. This role routinely uses standard office equipmentsuch as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and faxmachines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that mustbe met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of thisjob.
Must be able to work in an office environment that is environmentallycontrolled. The employee must possess sufficient hand coordination toperform keyboarding and data entry, execute arm/hand movements to retrieve workmaterials and operate a variety of general office equipment. The positionis frequently required to sit is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, stoopbend, reach, stand, grasp, reach, grasp talk, hear, see, and lift up to 10pounds.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is an exempt position; days and hours of work are Monday throughFriday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or as required.
Travel
Occasional travel will be required (may require driving for travel).