Accountant I

Lyon County; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Lyon County is seeking an Accountant I to join our finance department. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with salary starting at $22.00-$30.00/hour and benefits including paid time off and medical/dental/vision insurance.

Candidates must be bondable and have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus pass a physical/drug test and background check prior to hire. The role involves a variety of accounting and clerical functions, including accounts payable, fixed assets, budgets, grants,

Qualifications

• Bondable status is required.
• General office experience with accounting and payroll processing.
• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field with accounting emphasis.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently; foreign language helpful.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and balance cash transactions and journal entries from the Treasurer's Office.
• Prepare and process accounts payable and vendor payments with proper coding.
• Prepare weekly accounts payable batch reports for the Accounting Manager.
• Process jury and witness fees using the budgetary fund system.
• File and maintain vouchers, POs, reports, and vendor statements.
• Provide current tax exemption forms to vendors as requested.
• Handle correspondence and inquiries with vendors and department heads.
• Maintain a courteous, professional demeanor with staff and public.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Access

Excel

Office equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field with emphasis in Accounting

Job description

Lyon County is seeking an Accountant I to join our finance department. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with salary starting at $22.00-$30.00/hour and benefits including paid time off and medical/dental/vision insurance. Candidates must be bondable, have relevant prior experience, and possess a bachelor's degree in a related field. Successful c andidates must pass a physical/drug test/background check prior to hire.

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

This is a non-exempt position. This position will perform a variety of accounting and clerical functions. They will perform various accounting functions assigned to the finance department, assuring the accurate and complete recording of all accounting transactions involving accounts payable, fixed assets, capital projects, budgets, grants, and property tax distributions.

The roles, responsibilities, job functions, knowledge, skills, and abilities in this job description may be revised from time-to-time in order to comply with federal and state laws, departmental needs, and the changing requirements for this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reconcile and balance the daily statement of all cash transactions and journal entries from the Treasurer's Office. Review and maintain accurate records of cash balances and assure there are no cash or budget violations. Responsible for ensuring this function is done daily and backup as needed.
• Prepare and process all accounts payable and purchase requisitions received through the accounts payable system. Check all requisitions, vouchers, invoices, and statements for calculating accuracy, appropriate authorization, and correct accounting coding.
• Prepare weekly accounts payable batch report for Accounting Manager
• Prepare payments for all jury and witness fees through budgetary fund accounting system.
• File and maintain all paid vouchers, purchase orders, computer reports, daily statements, voided checks, and vendor statements.
• Supply current tax exemption forms to vendors as requested.
• Handle correspondence and telephone inquiries with vendors, department heads, and personnel regarding accounts payable.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manor so that employee gets along with customers, citizens, coworkers, and management.
• Behave in a pleasant, respectful, and civil manor with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Maintain composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Obligation to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill duties.
• Must show up for work on a regular and predictable basis as scheduled.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Attend educational and/or training courses as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be bondable.
• Experience: General office experience, including working with accounting, data processing, fund accounting, data processing, and payroll processing, required. Persons in this position are expected to have acquired sufficient knowledge and experience to be performing at a competent level after six months on the job.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a business-related field with an emphasis in Accounting.
• Knowledge: Acquire knowledge of statutory requirements of the office of the County Clerk. Must have the ability to receive, interpret, and follow verbal, and written instructions. Required to read, write, and speak English fluently with the ability to speak a foreign language being helpful.
• Skills: Operate PC-based computer software including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel. Must be able to operate standard office equipment common to this position.
• Problem Solving: Must have the ability to solve rather complex problems found in the position involving a mix of variables.
• Decision Making: Extensive. Complex decision-making situations occur in this position due to the scope of the responsibility arising in the job and the requirement to handle the duties of the finance department. Several of the duties follow prescribed policies and procedures.
• Supervisory: None
• Financial/Budgetary: Substantial responsibility for handling monetary transactions and assisting with the budget and auditing activities.
• Interpersonal: Frequent contact with employees, department heads, and vendors Requires high degree of tact and negotiable skills.
• Working Conditions: No adverse working conditions in this position. May be required to work overtime periodically.
• Physical Requirements: Requires sufficient visual acuity to be able to read, write and operate equipment common to this position. Requires sufficient hearing level to be able to effectively communicate with people directly or by telephone. Occasionally required to lift items weighing up to 40 pounds to a height of 60 inches.

Employees hired after August 2018:

Lyon County (Company) understands that a job analysis is being completed in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). One of the outcomes of the job analysis is the determination of one or more job specific tests that will either qualify or disqualify the post-offer or post-employment (fit for duty) candidate for the position.

For the Classification Series of LYON COUNTY: OFFICE PERSONNEL: The Company representative hereby acknowledges the following as valid physical requirements:

• Employee lifts/carries 50 pounds occasionally (less than 33% of the time or 1-100 times per day).
• Employee lifts/carries 25 pounds frequently (34%-66% of the time or 100-500 times per day).
• Employee lifts/carries 10 pounds constantly (67%-100% of the time or over 500 times per day).
• Employee's position requires pushing a maximum force of 5 pounds.
• Employee's position requires pulling a maximum force of 5 pounds.

SAFE LIFTING CRITERIA:

• Floor to knuckle: 45 lbs.
• 12 to knuckle: 45lbs.
• Knuckle to shoulder: 22.5 lbs.
• Shoulder to overhead: 22.5 lbs.
• Carry: 45 lbs.
• Push: N/A
• Pull: N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: LIFT/CARRY:

Stand: O 10 lbs. or less: C

Reach above shoulder: O Push/Pull:

Climb: O 12 lbs. or less: C

Squat or kneel: O 26-40 lbs.: O

N (not applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5+hrs/day).

F (frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5+hrs/day).

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs. per day).

This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The federal overtime provisions are contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Unless exempt, employees covered by the Act must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than time and one-half their regular rates of pay.

Subject to criminal record history checks, physical examination, and drug/alcohol screening prior to employment

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note that this position is not currently eligible for remote work or telecommuting, and must be performed on-site at our physical location. However, requests for remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to a review of the role and relevant factors.