Senior Accounting & Records Specialist

County of Mendocino; Ukiah (CA); In loco; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

County of Mendocino seeks an experienced Account Specialist/Accounting Support to perform complex accounting tasks, process invoices, and maintain financial records for multiple departments. You will review AP/AR, reconcile accounts, and prepare reports for local, state, and federal requirements.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while adhering to county policies.

Competenze

• Graduation from high school or GED with 3 years accounting support experience.
• OR one year full-time experience as Account Specialist II with Mendocino County.
• OR equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Mansioni

• Performs complex department-specific accounting and bookkeeping tasks, ensuring compliance with County policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Reviews and validates accounts payable and receivable transactions for accuracy, examining complex invoices and reconcile accounts.
• Maintains and oversees comprehensive financial record-keeping systems, including complex journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Analyzes and audits financial documents for compliance; identifying operational inefficiencies and recommending process improvements.
• Researches and resolves complex accounting discrepancies, maintaining the integrity of financial records.
• Analyzes data and prepares comprehensive reports for local, state, and federal requirements.
• May assist in departmental budget-related activities, including data entry, reconciliation, and the preparation of budget reports.
• Creates and reviews professional correspondence and technical reports.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive filing and tracking systems.
• Oversees departmental payroll processing, including reviewing exception time, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Develops and revises presentation materials for management use.
• Coordinates and facilitates committee meetings, which may include agenda preparation and follow-up.
• Provides training and guidance to other staff members.
• Provides work direction, conducts training, reviews work products, and may contribute to performance evaluations under supervisory oversight.
• Serves as backup for other positions within the department.
• May oversee daily banking activities and cash-handling procedures.
• May provide operational guidance and support for department operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Judgment & discretion

Process evaluation

Staff coordination

Accounting software

Data research & summarization

Data entry accuracy

Effective communication

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Account Specialist II experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Strumenti

MS Office

Accounting software

Financial reporting systems

Descrizione del lavoro

County of Mendocino seeks an experienced Account Specialist/Accounting Support to perform complex accounting tasks, process invoices, and maintain financial records for multiple departments. You will review AP/AR, reconcile accounts, and prepare reports for local, state, and federal requirements.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while adhering to county policies.