Accountant II (PROMOTIONAL ONLY)

Under general direction, to perform a variety of complex accounting, fiscal analysis, and auditing in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of County/Department fiscal records and financial transactions; to provide direction and coordination for fiscal support and payroll staff; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the experienced journey level in the Accountant class series. Incumbents perform a variety of complex accounting and auditing work requiring substantial knowledge and background. Incumbents may be assigned to special work areas as dictated by the needs of the County and the Auditor's Office. This class is distinguished from Accountant I by performing a wide variety of more complex fiscal management and analysis work and exercising some responsibility in the coordination of a fiscal management area. It is distinguished from Accountant III in that Accountant III's are assigned full supervisory responsibility for other professional Accountants.

REPORTS TO

County and/or Department supervisory management staff, as assigned.

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

Incumbents provide work direction and coordination for fiscal support staff and payroll staff.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with other staff.(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.) Performs complex accounting work in the establishment and maintenance of County fiscal records Maintains a variety of ledgers and journals Reviews fiscal records to ensure proper disbursement of funds Maintains and balances revenue information Oversees employee insurance administration Audits financial records and prepares information for final audits Prepares a variety of financial reports and statements Assists with the development and control of budget information May oversee and coordinate payroll functions Performs special financial analysis assignments Coordinates balancing of cash accounts with the banks and other responsible County departments Coordinates posting of journal entries Reconciles problem accounts Oversees contract administration Provides work direction, coordination, and training for fiscal support staff, as assigned Serves as a liaison with other government agencies, auditors, and the public Provides first line contact with contract auditors, preparing and providing documentation for the annual audit Performs verification of draft financial audit reports Performs adjusting entries, after verification as requested in audit reports Provides other County staff with a variety of information regarding fiscal processes and procedures May provide coordination regarding property tax fiscal accounting with the Assessor's Office and Tax Collector's Office, as necessary; may be assigned some coordination responsibilities regarding the County's computerized financial management, payroll, and tax systems Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Two years of increasingly responsible fiscal management experience comparable to that of an Accountant I with San Benito County. Education equivalent to successful completion of courses required for a major in accounting at an accredited four (4) year college or university, or successful completion of a professional accounting curriculum which included courses in elementary and advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting, and business law. (An additional two years of professional accounting/auditing experience may be substituted for the required education.) Special Requirements: Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid class C California Drivers License May be required to pass a fingerprint/background investigation. Knowledge of: General accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application to a variety of accounting transactions and problems. Laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting the financial operations and transactions of the County. Government cost accounting and budgeting. Auditing theory, principles, and techniques and their application to government finance. Principles of account classification. Budget development and control. The County's computerized financial management, payroll, and property tax systems and computerized spreadsheet, database, and word processing software. Principles of work direction, work coordination, and training. Ability to: Perform a variety of complex accounting and financial transaction work. Provide basic coordination for the County's computerized financial management, payroll, and property tax systems. Proficiently use a variety of computerized spreadsheet, word processing, and data base software. Analyze and evaluate financial information, researching and gathering appropriate information to resolve problems. Provide lead direction, work coordination and training for other staff. Monitor and update fiscal records. Prepare a variety of financial reports and statements. Gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of information. Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. Use a computerized financial management system. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships Selection Process: All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list. In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath. #J-18808-Ljbffr SAN-Benito-Count