Accountant I, II, or III

Accountant I, II, or III

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs working-level professional accounting duties as needed to expedite the daily processes and statutory obligations of the office of the County Clerk/Auditor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Provides close to general supervision to Deputy Clerk/Auditor(s) I, and II. Provides immediate supervision to part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees as needed or assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists to monitor department day-to-day operations and ensure compliance with established practices, policies, and procedures.

May perform fixed asset accounting or help in conducting physical inventory of County assets, or auditing inventory and inventory lists.

Prepares financial work papers required to conduct annual audits; prepares balancing reports and documents as needed to complete annual audits; coordinates and cooperates with independent auditors to verify accuracy of the same. Assists with Balance Sheet account reconciliations, account analysis, accrual calculations, and the preparation of related accounting documents and schedules. Record journal entries related to assigned functions. Assist with the preparation of the periodic reporting of financial results for assigned departments and functional areas. Research and prepare variance analysis and explanations. Assists with 1099s for tax purposes.

Conducts internal audits of county departmental budgets and cash collection points and maintain an accurate accounting of the audit book; collects and regularly analyzes departmental financial status; analyzes departmental budgets, recognizes discrepancies and recommends corrective actions. Performs and compiles reports related to internal audits. Audits financial records of all other elected officials, funds, and departments of Uintah County.

Performance Audits

Performs audits that evaluate the efficiency of operations and the effectiveness of programs, ranging from audits related to specific cases or individuals to an audit of an entire agency. Performance audits can also measure operational compliance to given criteria such as state or federal law, administrative rule, or policy and the adequacy of such standards. Creates an audit schedule, and conducts internal audits according to schedule, need, or if referred to by citizen or other complaints. Conducts performance audits of internal procedures, activities, policies to determine best levels, of economy, efficiency, effectiveness, compliance, financial honesty and integrity, financial adequacy and accuracy, and so forth.

Compares expenditures with budget appropriations. Analyzes and reconciles a variety of general ledger accounts, including; prepares/posts appropriate journal entries, researching and resolving problems/questions; occasionally prepares periodic reports of account status; assists in performing yearend closing procedures, including calculating/recording accruals for various accounts payable/ receivable; helps prepare schedules and gather documents for the annual audit process. Prepare a variety of financial schedules, cost analysis, and statistical reports. Assist with the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for assigned departments and functional areas.

Board Of Equalization

Acts as the clerk for the Board of Equalization, handles the administrative aspects of property valuation appeals.

Assists with Clerk and Elections duties as needed and assigned. Cross trains in functional areas outside of regular duties to cover other staff in case of emergencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from college with a bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, and 2 years of responsible experience performing abo
ve and related duties; specific experience with governmental accounting is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPENSATION

Full-Time EXEMPT position with Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer