SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Job TitleUnder the supervision of a higher classified employee, supervises and participates in professional accounting work which requires a thorough knowledge of governmental accounting practices. Develops and maintains a uniform accounting system, disburses and controls grants and other funds, and assists in developing the department’s budget.Typical Duties1. Supervises the work of Accounting, Accounts/Payable, and Payroll sections.2. Develops accounting systems and bookkeeping procedures in accordance with departmental needs and standard governmental accounting practices.3. Credits departmental revenues to proper account, controls cash flow and prepares monthly cash transmittal to the Finance Office.4. Maintains departmental accounts receivable ledgers, and prepare inter-departmental billings, statements, invoices as necessary.5. Maintains departmental accounts payable ledgers, assigns cost classifications, audits invoices received, and authorized payment.6. Summarizes and balances account records at months end, and reconciles books to assure agreement of account balances between County and departmental ledgers.7. Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.8. Maintains liaison with other County accounting staff to coordinate transactions, activities, and procedures.9. Assists external auditors in locating and interpreting departmental account records.The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.Employment Qualifications:Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in business or accounting.Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of professional accounting experience.Control Number: An Equal Opportunity Employer