Senior Accountant or Principal Accountant
Senior Accountant or Principal Accountant
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$ 79845 - 138679
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Job Description
Overview
A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values we provide excellent public service seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits retirement plans wellness incentives a great organizational culture and much more; be sure to explore all we have to offerhere!
The Financial Management & Administration Department provides accounting and financial reporting grants management debt management accounts payable procurement surplus disposal process purchasing card program risk management payroll employee benefit programs and shared administrative services for County departments and agencies.
Job Description
The Financial Management & Administration Department is currently looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Senior Accountant or Principal Accountant (depending upon experience and background) to join our team. This position will remain open until filled.
Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for researching evaluating recommending testing and implementing new Oracle/ERP initiatives including moving to Cloud-based services as well as other countywide financial systems. Perform system setups testing training and development as well as maintenance of process documentation.
- Ensures integrity of countywide financial operations by analyzing and monitoring financial activities expenditures budgets and program performance; assists departments with the development and preparation of financial reports dashboards and metrics; provides trend analysis project tracking and forecasting tools reports noteworthy matters to County Management; completes or oversees the in-depth analysis of specific revenues and expenditures; regularly monitors and reports on budget variances throughout the year; and serves as a subject matter expert for departments on Splash BI Tableau ClearPoint and other technical financial reporting tools.
- Provides accurate and timely information at year end to assist in the completion of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Single Audit Report DCF Audit Report and the supporting auditors workpapers; completes ACFR information such as financial statements footnotes and statistical section with accurate information; completes the Single Audit and DCF Audit; prepares the supporting audit workpapers; reviews and implements Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements; reviews and implements Single Audit and DCF Audit requirements.
- Process prepare and analyze accurate financial information in an efficient and thoroughly documented manner; reviews month end Balance Sheets and Income Statements for unusual items or trends performs and/or monitors reconciliations; prepares financial reports such as the Trend Monitoring Report and Interim Financial Report; processes prepares and analyzes journal vouchers and or other corrections as needed to perform job such as capital leases payroll accruals accounts receivable pension fund fixed assets grants projects debt etc.; processes prepares and analyzes financial information related to County projects and grants; Prepares processes and reviews Public Building Commission information.
- Defines implements audits and monitors internal controls to ensure efficiency accuracy and minimize the risk of fraud within County departments; oversees internal controls and security of assets reconciliations reviews approvals authorizations and verifications; serves as a subject matter expert for financial related inquiries.
Because this position may be filled at a Senior Accountant or Principal Accountant level depending upon the successful candidates experience the compensation range is $79845.60 to $138679.20 annually.
Job Requirements
Senior Accountant
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Public Administration or related field and five years in Accounting Finance Business Public Administration or related area is required.
Oracle public sector fund accounting and software implementation experience preferred.
Experiencecansubstitute for education. Education can substitute for experience
Principal Accountant
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Public Administration or related field. 4 years in Accounting Finance Business Public Administration or related area and 2 years working in state or local governmentis required.
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) Chartered Accountant (CA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) and/or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) are also preferred.
Oracle public sector fund accounting and software implementation experience preferred.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
