Accountant

Serving as a liaison and key resource to assigned departments, the Accountant undertakes various duties, including preparing and analyzing financial reports and statements, assisting in preparation of materials for audits, and evaluating and implementing financial procedures and internal control systems. This position plays a key part in the Finance department's role in providing fiscal administration and financial management for Douglas County by ensuring the timely and accurate completion of these crucial items. The ideal candidate will be an individual who understands the importance of meeting deadlines and providing precise information, delivers high-quality customer service in all situations, and is ready to step in as part of a team ensuring the fiscal responsibilities of the County are fulfilled in serving the needs of our community. Primary Objectives Performs intermediate work providing professional level accounting and budgeting assignments for County programs and activities to include the preparation, review, analysis and presentation of financial information as required; performs related tasks as apparent or assigned. Supervision Exercised None Job Duties Assists management in the preparation, monitoring and analysis of department budgets and financial accounts; coordinates activities necessary to prepare and review financial requests and justifications; analyzes variances between actual and budgeted expenditures for assigned departments and or accounting funds requiring realignment of appropriations, encumbrances and/or payments to reflect proper cost accounting within budget constraints. Prepares and analyzes financial and statistical reports related to expenditures, revenues, forecasting, etc. utilizing statistical measures, cost benefit analyses, cost-effectiveness analyses, forecasting and trending techniques. Prepares and reviews journal entries and encumbrances; reviews accounts receivable for appropriateness, timeliness and aging. Acts as liaison with assigned departments in regard to financial activities; prepares fiscal impact statements; analyzes department program needs; develops and recommends fiscal measures; participates in contract administration and oversight; assists in development and application of collection methods and rate schedules. Evaluates and implements improvements to administrative and financial procedures and internal control systems; reviews assigned funds for proper application of accounting principles in accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Prepares or reviews departmentally prepared monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports to outside agencies; prepares journal entries to reflect financial activity and provides assistance to departments, outside agencies, and the public in exchanging information and responding to requests. Performs governmental accounting for assigned funds and programs, including general, special revenue, capital projects, debt service, enterprise, internal service, and other funds as assigned; analyzes transaction for appropriate fund classification, revenue and expenditure recognition, and financial statement presentation. Performs accounting and reconciliation activities related to capital assets and capital projects, including reviewing acquisitions, disposals, transfers, construction-in-progress, capitalization, depreciation, project expenditures, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with established capitalization policies, applicable accounting standards, and Nevada Revised Statutes. Performs financial oversight and accounting activities related to transient occupancy tax, including reviewing tax returns, revenue, exemptions, adjustments, penalties, interest and supporting documentation. Reconciles reported activity to amounts received, prepares monthly and annual reports, prepares payments to various agencies. Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public. Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, finance, or closely related field and two (2) years of experience in finance, budgeting, public finance or accounting; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certifications/Licenses Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred Working Conditions The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force. Work regularly requires sitting, using hands and repetitive motions; frequently requires speaking or hearing; occasionally requires standing and walking. Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communication and/or to make fine distinctions in sound. Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). Work has no exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Acknowledgements Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening. Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the incumbent. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr