Accountant I

Job Title

Accounting Position

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Assistant Financial Director, responsible for entry-level accounting duties in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and applicable laws, codes, and regulations. Ensures accuracy and completeness of financial information and reports.

Examples Of Work Performed

• Balances and reconciles the general ledger and subsidiary accounting systems; examines all accounting transactions for accuracy; makes corrections to financial records as necessary
• Reviews contracts and agreements for budget appropriateness
• Reviews Commissioner's Court agenda; identifies all project related contracts, work authorizations, change orders, and agreements
• Prepares grant reports, including monitoring grant expenditures and revenues as well as ensures compliance with grantor requirements
• Communicates frequently with county staff and the general public to exchange financial information
• Reviews and approves electronic asset transfer forms
• Creates and bills monthly and quarterly invoices; reviews and follows up on past-due invoices
• Assists with recording and reporting of fixed assets
• Prepares journal entries
• Assists with year-end procedures
• Reviews expenditures for classifying in the appropriate fiscal year until the financial reports are issued
• Prepares and reviews financial reports
• Assists with reviewing issues regarding project invoices, budgets, contracts, or any other accounting or financial inquiries
• Assists with various county financial related reports, research, and other financial information as needed
• Collaborates with project managers on work authorizations and amendments
• Assists Accountant II with various tasks
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

Organization Relationships

• Reports directly to Assistant Financial Director
• Direct Reports No

Physical Demands

• Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying

Environmental Factors

• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
• Regular travel between work sites as required

Irregular Hours

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in accounting or finance and one (1) year of basic financial experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems

Licenses and Certifications

• Required within thirty (30) days of employment
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Employment Testing

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: No
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A