Accountant
Accountant
Carter County Finance Department Carter County Finance Department is accepting resumes for the position of Accountant.
Job Description
Monitors financial reports for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Prepares, posts, and files various journal entries and proper supporting documentation.
Reconciles payroll liability accounts on a monthly basis and maintains pertinent documentation.
Prepares, maintains, and reconciles schedules of receivables, payables, encumbrances, and fund equity. Identifies any necessary adjustments/corrections for preparation of journal entries.
Ensures that all Finance Department electronic and hard-copy files are properly safeguarded and archived.
Assists with preparation and maintenance of policies and procedures regarding storage, security, and retention of county records.
Assists with budget process including receipt and confirmation of required documents submitted by outside agencies, publication of meeting schedules and budgetary presentations, distributing budget request forms to office holders/department heads and obtaining completed requests, and prepares graphs, charts, and tables to enhance the value of the budget document.
Maintains capital asset records and ensures all required information is included. Obtains proper documentation for additions, disposals, loss/theft, and transfers. Determines values for calculating gain or loss on disposals, value of additions involving trade-ins and donations, and recognition of capital leases. Applies proper depreciation method to depreciable assets, determines related depreciation expense, accumulated depreciation, and book value.
Ensures that offices/departments maintain and submit annual equipment (capital and non-capital) inventories to the Finance Department, clearly and sufficiently identify (prenumbered property tags, decals, etching) county property, and perform physical inventories according to established policies and procedures.
Provides assistance to school bookkeepers, including disposition of audit findings/issues.
Coordinates with office holders/department heads to ensure that grant reimbursement requests and supporting documentation is prepared correctly and filed in a timely manner.
Prepares and maintains inventory and credit limits for all County and School Department credit cards and lines of credit.
Assists with reconciliation and documentation of cash balances for various funds.
Prepares special financial reports and exhibits as necessary.
Assists with month-end and year-end closing.
Stays current on relevant issues through regular training, online resources, and various other methods.
Works with external auditors during annual financial and compliance audits.
Performs other Finance Department duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements
Graduation from an accredited educational institution with minimum of two-year degree in accounting/finance, or
Minimum of four year’s work experience in an accounting/finance role.
Other Desired Attributes
Positive attitude.
Sound work ethic including punctuality, attendance, and self-discipline.
Trustworthy.
Good interpersonal skills.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work as a team member.
Analytical thinking.
Time management.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Knowledge of various federal, state, and local requirements governing accounting and budgeting related activities.
Understanding of basic accounting principles.
Proficient with Microsoft Office especially Excel and WORD, and automated accounting systems.
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for County Governments.
Governmental accounting and bookkeeping skills.