Accountant, Senior at DeKalb County in Decatur, Georgia

Job Description:

Salary Range: $54,927-88,433     FLSA Exempt

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Prepares information on accounts payable, revenues, grants, and other specialized financial analysis for management; reconciles bank statements; designs and maintains specialized and analytical reports for decision makers; provides financial information for revenue review, program review, and program audit; and assists with budget preparation and develops recommendations.

Performs accounting functions for assigned department or account; enters and posts financial data; prepares and approves journal entries; reconciles accounts; calculates data and enters data into computer systems; researches errors and makes corrections as required; ensures timely, accurate, and complete preparation of financial statements for internal purposes, or as required by various reporting authorities; maintains financial records; prepares tax forms; and prepares and submits mandatory reports.

Processes a variety of accounts payable documentation; receives, reviews and verifies invoices, purchase orders, requests for payment, refunds, sales taxes, travel reimbursements, and/or other items; reviews vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness and proper authorization; enters data into accounting system for payment; and administers purchasing card program and system permissions; prints, verifies, submits for signature and sends payments to vendors; and maintains related documentation.

Processes accounts receivable documentation; reviews cash receipts, escrow accounts, and other financial reports; records and reconciles to general ledger accounts; prepares journal entries; makes corrections or adjustments as needed; prepares spreadsheets; reviews and reconciles reports; and maintains all related documentation.

Provides information/assistance to vendors, customers, taxpayers, County departments/employees, and others regarding accounting issues, customer accounts, invoices, fee schedules, deadlines, documentation, policies/procedures, or other issues; researches status of customer accounts; assists in resolving billing/account discrepancies; responds to complex questions or complaints; and researches problems and initiates problem resolution.

Assists auditors in conducting annual/periodic audits; obtains information, retrieves records, prepares reports, and provides other assistance as needed for auditors; assists auditors with comprehensive annual financial report; and researches and resolves problems with annual audit.

Manages fixed assets for assigned area; monitors capital asset acquisition and disposal; maintains inventory records; updates fixed asset logs; verifies title, serial number, etc.; and prepares audit schedules and supporting documentation; participates in surplus auction; and maintains all related documentation and accounts.

Participates in special projects as assigned; researches, compiles and prepares reports; analyzes data and makes recommendations; serves on committees; and submits all mandated reports to regulatory agencies or others as required.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; and attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required; three years of experience in accounting or related field in a government setting.

Specific License Certification:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMAITON:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.


• 3+ years of accounting experience.


• Strong financial analysis skills.


• Strong journal entry preparation skills.


• Audit Preparation experience.


• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Strong organizational and stress management skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel. 


• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures


• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)


• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process


• Accuracy and attention to detail


• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills


• Ability to train and mentor junior staff.


• Ability to work with little to no supervision.

Desirable:

• Management experience


• Oracle experience


• Bank portal experience


• ACFR understanding