The Role
Provide accounting support for county financial records, reconcile and balance accounts, process checks and petty cash, prepare financial information and reports, manage or collect on customer accounts, support payroll/AP/AR functions, lead accounting projects and staff, respond to inquiries, and perform general clerical duties and trainings.
Summary Generated by Built In
Essential Functions:
- Provides professional accounting support in the maintenance and review of the County’s financial records; may provide accounting support for grants.
- Maintains and balances financials in assigned area; writes off balances if appropriate.
- Gathers and prepares financial information for all departments as needed.
- Maintains petty cash funds.
- Process checks
- Distributes/allocates funds if applicable.
- Provides instruction and leadership of accounting staff on assigned accounting projects.
- Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
- May manage customer accounts (such as those for the Sheriff, Treasurer, or for services such as sewer, water and landfill); monitor and collect on delinquent accounts.
- May collect debt setoffs on accounts.
- May process refunds.
- Adheres to business policies to ensure compliance with all relevant labor and tax laws and regulations.
- Performs general clerical work as required, including: attending meetings; preparing reports and correspondence; entering and retrieving computer data; copying and filing documents; sending and receiving faxes; answering the telephone; organize and schedule interviews; ordering supplies and planning events; etc.
- Team leads support the payroll, accounts receivable and/or accounts payable manager in their absence with all of their responsibilities and duties.
- Attends training, meetings, seminars and/or workshops to enhance job knowledge and skills.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills Required
- Professional accounting experience
- Experience maintaining and reconciling financial records and preparing reports
- Experience processing checks, petty cash management, and basic cash handling
- Experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll support, and collections
- Ability to respond to customer inquiries and provide accounting-related assistance
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The Company
What We Do
The County Government is dedicated to providing exceptional public services through effective planning, proactive leadership, and inclusive governance. It offers a variety of services through its numerous departments, including health services, economic support, public safety, and land.
