Accountant II - Financial Services (Finance)

NOTICE TO APPLICANT
This position will close at 12:00AM MST on the End Date.

You must ensure your application reflects the correct and current information for your work experience, hours worked per week per position, education, personal information, etc.

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Job Description

PURPOSE SUMMARY. Maintain and control a broad array of complex fiscal accounting duties related to accounts receivable and payable; may be assigned to fixed-asset control accounting duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES.

• Support the division in the financial administration of the County's financial policies and procedures.
• Responsible for preparing journal entries for assigned area.
• May be required to compile fiscal estimates and prepare special fiscal reports.
• Assist with or present public presentations and set priorities for tasks.
• Responsible for compliance with the County's financial and accounting procedures including follow - up and testing to ensure proper adherence.
• Perform duties of other accounting staff to ensure continuity of work, as directed.
• Assist in the design and implementation of new or improved accounting practices which will result in maximal recovery of cost while being in full compliance with fund accounting practices.
• Monitor and assist the department with internal controls, internal auditing, and reconciliation of accounts to ensure proper ledger postings.

If assigned to Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable:

• Responsible for overall review of accounts receivable and accounts payable postin g.
• Review and assist in the preparation and recording of detailed, complex accounting, financial and budget statements, reports, and contracts.
• Process or receive payments and allocates interest according to established formula.
• Review revenues and expenditures, petty cash and general ledger reporting and reports any discrepancies to the assigned supervisor.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and submission of all required reports, journals, and budget changes.

If assigned to Fixed Asset Accounting:

• Maintain internal control system for accurate inventory of fixed assets, records, and reports with strict adherence to GASB requirements.
• Develop and maintain audit policies and procedures for fixed assets.
• Drive throughout the County to owned and leased premises to conduct and oversee year-end physical inventory and required reporting and accounting for all county fixed assets inventory.
• Conduct random inventory audits to verify property is recorded properly.
• Investigate property misclassification issues and make necessary corrections.
• Dispose of property that has outlived its usefulness to the county in accordance with State and Federal requirements.
• Responsible for year-end fixed asset audit duties as considered necessary by the external auditor.
• Compile year-end annual asset addition and deletion detail reports sufficient to meet external audit requirements.
• Monitor all construction contracts for the purpose of ensuring proper reporting of Construction in Progress on a monthly and annual basis.

Grant work, year-end financial statements/audit and other work:

• Assist with grant work and requirements for year-end financial statements and audit.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES. Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS.

A. Education. Bachelor ' s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field is required.

B. Experience. Two (2) years of accounting experience. Experience in governmental finance or accounting is preferred.

C. Education/Experience substitution. N/A

D. Licenses/Certifications. Valid driver's license is required if assigned to fixed asset accounting. Must maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with County policy.

E. Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver's license record, etc.). Must pass background and credit check. Must pass a driver's license check if assigned to fixed asset accounting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

Must have knowledge of ordinances and regulations governing financial operations of the County including general ledgers and budgeting; practices and techniques of public financial administration and advanced accounting techniques; generally accepted accounting principles; business standards including English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; general office and accounting equipment; computer operations including word processing, spreadsheet, and database software; and methods to maintain accurate records.

Must have the skill to express ideas clearly; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Must have the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters; use initiative and independent judgement while recognizing when it is appropriate to refer matters to management; and accurately analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting reports and analyze and evaluate information.

Compensation Range
$52,065.25 - $86,119.49

Doña Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person's race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists.

Doña Ana County will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the known physical or mental limitations of an applicant with a disability, upon request, unless the accommodation(s) would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the County. Please see http://www.donaanacounty.org/ada/ for our Public Notice and to get the Testing/Interview Accommodation Request Form or call 575-647-7210 for assistance.