Accountant, Senior
Job Location:
Santa Cruz County, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Qualified members of the public and Santa Cruz County employeesare invited to apply for the following position by submitting a completed Santa Cruz County Employment Application Form (now required as is proof of educational credentials) a resume and a letter of interest indicating relevant experience and qualifications to the Human Resource Office Santa Cruz County Complex Room #N. Congress Drive Nogales AZ 85621 OR via email to
Job Title: ACCOUNTANT SENIOR
Department: FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Starting Salary: $55577 / Grade 126 / Step 5
Summary:
Under limited supervision performs a variety of professional accounting work in verifying analyzing and reporting financial transactions for the county and its offices and departments. Provides insight and analysis regarding financial data to provide a clear understanding of resource availability.
Essential Functions:
Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following representative duties knowledges and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by employees in this position. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Maintaining monitoring overseeing and reviewing complete sets of accounts including subsidiary general ledger budgetary and control accounts; making appropriate entries and adjustments.
- Calculating and preparing tax levy and analysis for upcoming fiscal year; communicating with various department heads and elected officials during budget development and providing information and insight regarding various funds.
- Preparing reports relating to account status including monthly and annual financial reports for the county; performing month and year end reconciliations of concurrent financial systems ensuring financial transactions are accurately accounted for on all systems.
- Contributing to the performance of year end assignments including verifying accuracy of entries; compiling and gathering demographic and financial trend indicators descriptive of the county; answering financial questions if needed from the countys financial consultant during preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
- Auditing and examining documents including payrolls purchase vouchers cash receipts and disbursement vouchers; reviewing requests for payment.
- Ensuring proper budgetary approval and availability of funds; reconciling control accounts with subsidiary accounts.
- Verifying supportability of financial transactions in accordance with established laws and regulations; assisting with year-end closing.
- Preparing special financial studies and reports as requested; reviewing and approving invoice entry of recurring fixed costs for vendor and contractor payments.
- Assisting department heads elected officials and department/office staff with any financial questions or concerns regarding expenses revenue general ledger general fund or special revenue funds.
- Maintaining system control files; editing and updating system applications.
- Responding to requests for financial information; assisting independent auditors.
- Performing related duties as assigned.
Education Training and Experience Guidelines:
Bachelors degree in accounting or related field and three years of professional accounting experience with at least one year in governmental accounting; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Knowledge of:
- Applicable local state and federal laws codes regulations and ordinances pertaining to county fiscal affairs and general and special fund accounting.
- General office policies procedures and equipment.
- Grant management.
Skill in:
- Reviewing and analyzing a variety of financial records and reports necessary to document the receipt allocation and distribution of funds in a government setting.
- Analyzing financial systems procedures and controls.
- Interacting tactfully and professionally with county staff outside agencies and the public.
- Preparing accurate and timely financial reports and statements.
- Organizing and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
- Typing and entering data with speed and accuracy.
- Setting priorities to meet established and changing deadlines.
- Preparing clear and concise communications reports and documents.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Must be proficient in English
License and Certification Requirements:
Must possess a valid state drivers license.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Works primarily in a standard office environment and may be exposed to various hazards.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Santa Cruz County government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.
(Santa Cruz County is an EEO Employer)
