To perform fundamental accounting duties in the Finance Department, by applying accounting principles and concepts, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, financial reports, financial projects and analyses and other related projects.

• Review and verify accounts receivable, cash receipts, and accounts payable batches and transactions for accuracy
• Work with Grant Analysts and Coordinator to ensure financial reporting for grants is accurate and timely
• Conduct monthly general ledger reviews and analyses
• Prepare monthly journal entries, and reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, for month-end closing process
• Compile, maintain, and prepare financial data, reports and schedules
• Prepare periodic reports for assigned department(s)/office(s)
• Analyze and recommend improvements to accounting processes
• Participate in year-end general ledger closing process, preparation for the County's annual audit and the County's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
• Provide support to the Finance Department staff and grant analysts
• Maintain and classify capital assets in the related system module
• Perform annual inventory count and/or physical inventory of capital assets
• Serve as a contact for County departments/offices for any accounting-related questions
• Attend accounting and grant related training regularly to stay current with accounting principles and practices
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Apply and interpret accounting principles such as revenue recognition, matching, etc. to properly account for and code financial transactions
• Prepare and analyze a variety of financial statements and reports
• Maintain automated financial systems (JDEdwards preferred)
• Continue to learn and apply governmental accounting concepts, accounting processes, and other requirements
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and schedules
• Research, identify and correct errors and in financial transactions
• Prioritize assignments and meet scheduled deadlines

• Learn, research, and apply accounting principles to a variety of accounting transactions
• Learn, research, and apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations to the County's processes
• Prepare financial reports, statements and reports, including the CAFR
• Communicate professionally, clearly, and concisely
• Establish, maintain, and foster professional, positive, and harmonious working relationships with elected officials, peers, third-party vendors, customers, auditors and residents of the County
• Work outside of scheduled hours during busy periods, such as year-end closing / CAFR preparation periods

• Experience: 0-2 years - of professional, general, accounting experience. Governmental accounting experience is preferred, but not required.
• Education and Training: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred. An Associate's Degree may account for 2 of the required years of experience. A Bachelor's Degree may account for 4 years of the required years of experience. Governmental accounting course(s) are preferred, but not required.
• License or Certificate: None.
• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.