Accountant II

Job Title

This is complex clerical and accounting work, performing calculations and record keeping duties.

Examples of Duties

Reviews and approves the coding of accounts and budget availability for accounts payable invoices and vouchers. Responsible for the input and depreciation of capital assets and the reconciliation of these expense accounts. Coordinates the annual year-end inventory audit of fixed assets. Assists with the preparation of schedules for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Advises division staff on appropriateness of capitalization and expenditure charges. Prepares spreadsheets, journal entries, deposits, vouchers, and memorandums. Inputs journal entries and general ledger accounts. Performs petty cash audits and compiles a report of the results. Scans and indexes documents for the Finance Office. Process reconciliations to include, but not limited to, grants (during grant award cycle), retainage, etc. Assists grant managers with sub-recipient monitoring for grant awards as required. Assists with completing the annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). Works closely with the County's external auditors and any federally required governmental agency auditors for the Single Audit and compliance with Uniform Guidance. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. Assists with audit schedules. Back-up to Accounts Payable Clerks. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field is required.
• Three years of accounting, finance, or related experience is required.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.

Supplemental Information

Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision. For a more detailed overview please view the full Employee Benefit Guide.

Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefit package. For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click on the link below.

• 11 ½ paid holidays each year + a floating holiday
• 9 hours of paid vacation per month
• 8 hours of paid sick time per month
• Medical insurance employees can choose from three plan options: United Healthcare Doctors Plan or United Healthcare HDHP Plan
• Life insurance 2 times employee salary at no cost to employee
• Mandatory retirement – defined contribution of 8% - matched at 8%
• Annual performance reviews with potential for an increase

Additionally, we offer dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, tuition reimbursement, and employee training.