Staff Accountant

Site Ym; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarendon County seeks an experienced accounting professional to supervise, plan and perform accounting duties, ensuring GASB-compliant records and accurate financial reporting for the county.

The role operates with limited supervision, prepares journal entries, assists in audit work, reconciles accounts, and coordinates with external auditors and county officials to maintain fiscal integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related major.
• Two (2) years of municipal accounting experience or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience using automated accounting systems, including report writing and analysis of data.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform accounting duties to ensure GASB compliance and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries to the General Ledger; monitor financial transactions and reporting integrity.
• Assist CFO with audit preparation and liaison with external auditors for governmental units.

Skills

Excel proficiency

GAAP/GASB knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

None

Job description

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to supervise, plan and perform professional accounting duties relating to the creation and maintenance of accounting records and systems. Responsible for ensuring legal and regulatory compliance for all accounting and financial reporting functions.

This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Essential Functions

• Under limited supervision, develops and maintains an accounting system and procedures to ensure compliance with GASB.
• Performs professional accounting duties in the review of accounting records to evaluate accuracy; and, in the analysis and interpretation of accounting data and reports.
• Designs appropriate data collection and presentation methods for management.
• Monitors the accurate documentation of all financial transactions; thereby ensuring the integrity of fiscal/financial reporting system.
• Reconciles situations when files or accounts are out of balance, researches errors and ensures corrective action is taken.
• Prepares and posts appropriate journal entries to the General Ledger.
• Applies and supervises the application of the principles of accounting theory to alter and maintain an accounting system, develops methods for recording and monitoring financial transactions and assists in the preparation of financial reports.
• Monitors the process of recording and the management of financial transactions of revenue, cost and expenses; and, make recommendations for resource allocation.
• Analyzes, prepares and distributes various financial and fiscal reports and statements for internal and external use.
• Prepares monthly financial statements for various operating units, enterprise funds and/or component entities.
• Assists Chief Financial Officer in the preparation of primary Governmental (and Business) annual draft audit report(s), to include supporting schedules, in compliance with GAAP and GASB.
• Prepares draft audit report(s), maintains appropriate support and is primary point of contact with external auditor for Clarendon County Business Development Corp. and Harvin County Library (component governmental units) in compliance with GAAP and GASB.
• Operates various office equipment including a computer, printer, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with the County Administrator, Deputy County Administrator, County Council, County managers and employees, financial institutions, external auditors, County agency personnel, sales representatives, and the general public.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related major.
• Two (2) years of municipal accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience using automated accounting systems, including report writing and analysis of data.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

• None.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• None.

Amenities with Disabilities Act Compliance

The Clarendon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses

May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the County.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Essential Safety Functions

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.

Starting Salary

Starting Salary: $55,895