Accountant C (Community Services Agency)

Position Summary

Works under general supervision to perform professional accounting or auditing work and to perform related duties as assigned.

Pay Grade: 48

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience in the use of accounting principles, techniques theories; AND

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or related field; OR

An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.

PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares financial reports and documents for assigned grant funds; assist higher level accountants in more complex or specialized assignments.

Prepares cash receipts for deposit.

Reviews operating statements, financial reports and data for accuracy; investigates irregularities and reports to supervisor.

Reviews semi-monthly payroll and travel for accuracy.

Reviews work of clerical accounting staff; advises regarding appropriate accounting procedures and methods; assists in the training of new accounting clerks.

Maintains special logs or records for assigned grant funds; balances and reconciles internal records with County system; prepares journal entries to make necessary adjustments.

Codes requisitions, invoices or other transaction documents; reviews for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established procedures; determines if funds are available for expenditures.

Oversees small petty cash funds.

Assists with the annual audits, monitoring reviews and year end closing; assists in preparation of budgets and exhibits.

Contacts department and County personnel to resolve problems and to serve as a reference source; composes correspondence of a technical nature pertaining to assignments.

Recommends improvements in accounting procedures.

Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSAs

Knowledge of accounting theory and practice and of auditing procedures.

Knowledge of budgeting and centralized purchasing procedures.

Skill in operating a computer which includes word processing, spreadsheets and database management.

Knowledge of principles and methods of supervision.

Ability to communicate effective, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.