Financial Services Accountant

• $55,604 - $74,513/ Year
• Full Benefits Package

Duties:

• Contributes to the preparation and balancing of monthly financial statements for multiple funds, bank accounts and departments.
• Assists with general ledger duties by reconciling cash and bank statements, ensuring that budget information agrees with general ledger; balances revenues and Trust & Agency Accounts with corresponding departments.
• Analyzes and balances quarterly grant reconciliations for all of the County grants.
• Participates in the preparation of annual audit of County financial records by preparing various statements, schedules and year-end entries.
• Assists outside auditors while they are on-site completing the audit.
• Provides back up for the Budget Coordinator, Accounting Coordinator and Accounts Payable Specialist.
• Completes recurring reports or statements for submission to appropriate parties.
• This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified. 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related financial area and two years of related accounting experience, preferably in a governmental environment; OR
• Associate Degree in accounting or related financial area and four years of related accounting experience, preferably in a governmental environment; OR
• High school diploma or GED and six years of related accounting experience, preferably in a governmental environment.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid vehicle operator's license.
• This position is required to work extended workdays as needed at busy times, such as month-ends and year-end.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Considerable knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint is desired.