ACCOUNTANT II

Advanced Financial Accounting Position

The purpose of this position is to perform advanced professional level financial accounting and reporting functions in a designated department. Incumbents are assigned multiple accounts or accounting functions, or to a large department, and can handle all but the most complex accounting functions independently.

Examples of duties include :

• Performing accounting functions for assigned accounts; entering and posting financial data; preparing and approving journal entries; reconciling accounts; performing calculations and entering data into computer systems; researching errors and making corrections as required; preparing tax forms; maintaining financial records; and preparing and submitting related reports as required.
• Preparing and maintaining comprehensive files and documentation for assigned funds and account groups, ensuring compliance with approved policies and procedures, generally accepted governmental accounting principles, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Receiving and disbursing funds; receiving cash, credit cards, checks, or other financial instruments; preparing and processing receipts and invoices; documenting the receipt of funds into appropriate database; depending on area of assignment, processes, and / or approves payments and communicates financial transactions to appropriate entities.
• Processing a variety of accounts payable documentation; receiving, reviewing and verifying invoices, purchase orders, requests for payment, refunds, sales taxes, travel reimbursements, etc., for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization; entering data into accounting system for payment; printing, verifying, submitting for signature(s), and sending payments to vendors.
• Processing accounts receivable documentation : processes and posts payments received for taxes, utilities, other services, or fees; reviews receipts, escrow accounts, and other financial reports; records and reconciles to general ledger accounts; prepares journal entries; makes corrections or adjustments as needed; prepares spreadsheets; and reviews and reconciles reports.
• Processing and preparing employee payroll; reviewing / entering hours, disability time, salary information, payroll deductions, and other data; processing special payments, contributions, deductions, garnishments, and withholdings; processing local, state, and federal tax deductions and payments; verifying accuracy of register against system data; making corrections as needed; preparing materials for Internal Revenue Service filings; preparing year-end payroll processing for W2's, 1099's, quarterly tax and wage, and related reports; and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal payroll and tax regulations.
• Receiving, troubleshooting, and resolving advanced issues and concerns that arise; identifying discrepancies and errors in area of assignment and taking action to rectify as needed; collaborating with other departments to resolve issues; keeping leadership up to date on status of errors and concerns as well as any steps taken to correct such matters.
• Leading projects and initiatives, such as system upgrades or process improvements; working with contractors, other employees, or vendors as needed to complete projects and initiatives; offering ideas and suggestions to leadership on how to implement new projects and initiatives and giving advice on best practices based on current operations.
• Providing direction, guidance, and training to new staff in area of assignment; preparing training materials and ensuring staff has the tools necessary to learn area of assignment; advising new staff of operational procedures within area of assignment; working with supervisor to address any concerns regarding progress during training.
• Reconciling bank statements for assigned accounts; preparing journal entries to general ledger from bank reconciliations to reflect interest income, bank charges, or other adjustments; and contacting bank personnel to coordinate needed corrections.
• Participating in year-end closing processes for assigned accounts and in preparation for annual audit; assisting internal and external auditors; providing requested data, reports, and / or other items to ensure the completion and accuracy of annual audits.
• Ensuring all work activities are in compliance with local, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles; and initiating any actions necessary to correct deviations.
• Processing a variety of documentation associated with department / division operations, within designated timeframes, and per established procedures; receiving and reviewing various documentation; reviewing, completing, processing, forwarding, or retaining as appropriate; preparing or completing various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiling data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintaining computerized and / or hardcopy records.
• Operating a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operating general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
• Communicating with supervisor, other County employees, third party service contractors, banking and financial institutions, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include :

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include :

Physical demands include :

The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity.

Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.