Performs accounting work to develop and maintain the County’s financial records.
Reviews accounting and financial documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations and make correcting entries.
Prepares journal entries and reconciliations of general ledger, journals, subsidiary accounts, and bank statements.
Examines supporting documentation to establish proper authorization and conformance with agreements, contracts, and state and federal regulations.
Compiles and prepares general and subsidiary ledgers and supporting schedules.
Maintains expenditure and budgetary control accounts.
Prepares and coordinates budget appropriation transfers.
Assists in the preparation of and analyzes and adjusts budgets for departmental and County funds.
Reviews financial records to ensure proper disbursement of funds.
Tracks and maintains accounting records for use of grant funds.
Prepares and performs basic analysis of a variety of financial statements and reports.
Audits, prepares, and provides financial records and documentation for external audits.
Provides information regarding accounting and budgeting processes and procedures.
Serves as a liaison with other government agencies, auditors, and the public.
Provides work direction, coordination, and training for fiscal support staff, as assigned.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements :
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.
OR
Two (2) years of full-time technical/professional accounting/auditing experience (i.e. equivalent to County of Lake Accounting Technician or Senior Accounting Technician)
One (1) year of full-time experience in performing accounting and fiscal control work is highly desirable.
Additional directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.