Accountant II - Financial Services

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

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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 e...