What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant I position at City of Thomaston?
Statement on Remote Work Policy – Mono County, California
“Mono County does not allow fully remote positions. All employees are required to perform their job duties in person at their designated work location(s) to ensure adherence to Mono County policies, state labor laws, applicable tax regulations, and operational requirements. Requests for intermittent remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis and are subject to the approval of both departmental management and Human Resources.”
Description
Definition
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of accounting, fiscal analysis, and auditing in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of County/Department fiscal records and financial transactions; to learn County fiscal policies, procedures, and computerized fiscal management, payroll, and tax systems; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents perform a variety of accounting and auditing work requiring some knowledge and background. Incumbents may be assigned to a special work area as dictated by the needs of the County or a County Department.
Examples of Duties
Examples Of Important And Essential Duties
(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)
Many of the assignments described below are performed in a training and learning capacity with an incumbent expected to continually develop the knowledge and ability to work on an increasingly independent basis.} Performs accounting work in the establishment and maintenance of County fiscal records; maintains a variety of ledgers and journals; may update the General Ledger; reviews fiscal records to ensure proper disbursement of funds; may prepare annual County/department cost allocation plans; tracks grant funds and consolidates data; maintains and balances revenue information; audits financial records and prepares information for outside audits; prepares a variety of financial reports and statements; assists with the development and control of budget information; may assist with payroll functions; performs special financial analysis assignments; coordinates balancing of cash accounts with the banks and other responsible County departments; coordinates posting of journal entries; reconciles problem accounts; oversees contract administration; provides work direction, coordination, and training for fiscal support staff, as assigned; serves as a liaison with other government agencies, auditors, and the public; prepares and provides documentation for annual audits; performs verification of draft financial audit reports; performs adjusting entries, after verification, as requested in audit reports; provides other County staff with a variety of information regarding fiscal processes and procedures; may provide coordination regarding property tax fiscal accounting with the Assessor’s Office and Tax Collector’s Office, as necessary; may be assigned some coordination responsibilities regarding the County’s computerized financial management, payroll, and tax systems; may be assigned coordination of a department’s fiscal reporting.
Typical Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office environment, continuous contact with other staff. May be required to travel considerable distances within the County.
Typical Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: General accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application to a variety of accounting transactions and problems. Basic knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting the financial operations and transactions of the County. Government cost accounting and budgeting. Auditing theory, principles, and techniques and their application to government finance. Principles of account classification. Budget development and control.
Ability to: Perform a variety of accounting and financial transaction work. Learn and work with the County’s computerized financial management, payroll, and property tax systems, depending upon area of assignment. Proficiently use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, and data base software. Analyze and evaluate financial information, researching appropriate data to resolve problems. Monitor and update fiscal records. Prepare a variety of financial reports and statements. Gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of information. Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. Use a computerized financial management system. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines. Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients.
Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: One (1) year of experience in performing accounting and fiscal control work is highly desirable. Education equivalent to successful completion of courses required for a major in accounting at an accredited four (4) year college or university, or successful completion of a professional accounting curriculum which included courses in elementary and advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting, and business law. (An additional two years of technical/professional accounting/auditing experience may be substituted for the required education.)
Mono County Summary Of Benefits
The following information is intended to provide a summary of benefits and does not include full details of coverage. Service limitations and restrictions may apply depending on coverage levels and services rendered.
Pay Periods and Payroll Deductions
County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, which consists of 26 pay periods per year. Payroll deductions including medical and most voluntary deductions will occur on a semi-monthly basis or 2 times per month. Retirement contributions will always be deducted on all 26 pay periods.
Medical Mono County Contracts with CalPERS
To provide health insurance for its employees and currently offers several Preferred Provider (PPO) Plans which are administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employees have the option to choose from PERS Gold, PERS Platinum, and PORAC. The PORAC Plan is currently only available to members of the Safety group employee's. Medical plan costs vary based on the plan and coverage you select. The employee and the County share the cost of the plan, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The employee’s cost is in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding with each bargaining group. For more information regarding health plans, please visit: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/active-members/health-benefits/plans-and-rates
Dental Mono County
Offers a self-insured dental plan administered by Delta Dental of California and currently offers the following benefits:
Vision
Vision Service Plan is our Vision Insurance provider. Our plan is VSP Signature. Benefits include:
Administered by Voya Mono County Employees are entitled to Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
Mono County also offers coverage to employee’s spouse and dependents. Life Insurance is administered by Voya Insurance.
Supplemental Life Insurance – Administered by Voya
Employees have the option of enrolling in a Supplemental Life insurance policy for themselves, their spouse and any dependent children. This policy is purchased by the employee with rates based on the age group at the time of enrollment.
Required
Supplemental life insurance coverage can be enrolled in the first 31 days of employment without proof of good health, after 31 days proof of good health is required. Amounts available are as follows:
Provided by WORKTERRAFlexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and dependent care are available through a Section 125 account administered by WORKTERRA. These accounts allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars to help pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.
Mono County Deferred Compensation 457/401(a) Plan
The County provides deferred compensation plan through Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a) Employees have the option to sign up for the 457-deferred compensation plan and contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by the IRS. If the employee contributes a total of 1-3% of their pre-tax salary, the County will match those contributions up to a maximum of 3% into a 401 (a) plan under the employee’s name. The employee may direct the investment of all contributions in accordance with the options or limitation provided by the 401(a) Plan.
CalPERS Retirement Benefits And Contributions
Mono County contracts with CalPERS for your retirement plan. Your retirement plan is a defined benefit plan determined by a set formula which uses your years of service, age at retirement, and highest one or three years of service. The Plan is funded by contributions from the employee, the County and investments from plan assets.
Mono County has a Local Miscellaneous group and a Local Safety group.
Your benefit formula will fall within one of these two groups
Most New Members Will Fall Within The New Pension Reform Formulas Of 2 @ 62 For Miscellaneous & 2.7 @ 57 For All Safety Group. However, If You Do Have Prior Membership You May Be Eligible For The Formulas That Were In Place On December 31st 2012, Before Pension Reform Went Into Place. Our Pre-pension Reform Formulas Are
Local Miscellaneous Group = 2.5% @ 55
Local Safety – Sheriff = 3% @ 55
Local Safety – Fire = 2% @ 50
Local Safety – County Peace Officer = 3% @ 50
Find Out All About Your CalPERS Benefits At Www.calpers.ca.gov
AFLAC – Optional Insurance Provider
Mono County contracts with a Local Representative who provides our employees with the opportunity to enroll in several different policies offered by AFLAC, to include; Cancer, Critical Care, Hospital, Accident, Disability, intensive Care. New employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment; all other transactions are done during open enrollment each year.
EAP – Employee Assistance Program
Mono County offers two different Employee Assistance Programs through Trindel Insurance Fund and Voya. Both programs include counseling and telephone consultation services addressing a variety of personal topics to promote a healthy family and work life balance.
Mono County Wellness Program
Mono County offers a discounted rate, as well as $25 towards Membership to local health clubs at the Double Eagle in June Lake or Snowcreek Athletic Club and The Body Shop in Mammoth Lakes.
For employees living or working in Bridgeport, there is a County maintained facility in the Bridgeport Memorial Hall that employees have access to for a small one-time fee of $10.00
SICK & VACATION
Sick – (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)
Eligible employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 sick days per year. Permanent part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis.
Vacation– (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)
Eligible employees shall be entitled to accrue vacation leave with pay for each year of full-time service as follows:
Initial employment ----------------------------------10 days vacation per year
After three years of continuous service-----—15 days vacation per year
After ten years of continuous service—-------17 days vacation per year
After fifteen years of continuous service--—19 days vacation per year
After twenty years of continuous service-—20 days vacation per year
Permanent part-time employees accrue vacation on a prorated basis.
Mono County Holidays
Most all bargaining groups recognize 13 Holidays as outlined in the Mono County Policies and Procedures and Personal Holidays according to your specific MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) according to your represented group.
“Welcome to Mono County – A great place to live and work!!”
“Mono County does not allow fully remote positions. All employees are required to perform their job duties in person at their designated work location(s) to ensure adherence to Mono County policies, state labor laws, applicable tax regulations, and operational requirements. Requests for intermittent remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis and are subject to the approval of both departmental management and Human Resources.”
Description
Definition
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of accounting, fiscal analysis, and auditing in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of County/Department fiscal records and financial transactions; to learn County fiscal policies, procedures, and computerized fiscal management, payroll, and tax systems; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents perform a variety of accounting and auditing work requiring some knowledge and background. Incumbents may be assigned to a special work area as dictated by the needs of the County or a County Department.
Examples of Duties
Examples Of Important And Essential Duties
(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)
Many of the assignments described below are performed in a training and learning capacity with an incumbent expected to continually develop the knowledge and ability to work on an increasingly independent basis.} Performs accounting work in the establishment and maintenance of County fiscal records; maintains a variety of ledgers and journals; may update the General Ledger; reviews fiscal records to ensure proper disbursement of funds; may prepare annual County/department cost allocation plans; tracks grant funds and consolidates data; maintains and balances revenue information; audits financial records and prepares information for outside audits; prepares a variety of financial reports and statements; assists with the development and control of budget information; may assist with payroll functions; performs special financial analysis assignments; coordinates balancing of cash accounts with the banks and other responsible County departments; coordinates posting of journal entries; reconciles problem accounts; oversees contract administration; provides work direction, coordination, and training for fiscal support staff, as assigned; serves as a liaison with other government agencies, auditors, and the public; prepares and provides documentation for annual audits; performs verification of draft financial audit reports; performs adjusting entries, after verification, as requested in audit reports; provides other County staff with a variety of information regarding fiscal processes and procedures; may provide coordination regarding property tax fiscal accounting with the Assessor’s Office and Tax Collector’s Office, as necessary; may be assigned some coordination responsibilities regarding the County’s computerized financial management, payroll, and tax systems; may be assigned coordination of a department’s fiscal reporting.
Typical Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office environment, continuous contact with other staff. May be required to travel considerable distances within the County.
Typical Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: General accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application to a variety of accounting transactions and problems. Basic knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting the financial operations and transactions of the County. Government cost accounting and budgeting. Auditing theory, principles, and techniques and their application to government finance. Principles of account classification. Budget development and control.
Ability to: Perform a variety of accounting and financial transaction work. Learn and work with the County’s computerized financial management, payroll, and property tax systems, depending upon area of assignment. Proficiently use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, and data base software. Analyze and evaluate financial information, researching appropriate data to resolve problems. Monitor and update fiscal records. Prepare a variety of financial reports and statements. Gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of information. Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. Use a computerized financial management system. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines. Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients.
Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: One (1) year of experience in performing accounting and fiscal control work is highly desirable. Education equivalent to successful completion of courses required for a major in accounting at an accredited four (4) year college or university, or successful completion of a professional accounting curriculum which included courses in elementary and advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting, and business law. (An additional two years of technical/professional accounting/auditing experience may be substituted for the required education.)
Mono County Summary Of Benefits
The following information is intended to provide a summary of benefits and does not include full details of coverage. Service limitations and restrictions may apply depending on coverage levels and services rendered.
Pay Periods and Payroll Deductions
County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, which consists of 26 pay periods per year. Payroll deductions including medical and most voluntary deductions will occur on a semi-monthly basis or 2 times per month. Retirement contributions will always be deducted on all 26 pay periods.
Medical Mono County Contracts with CalPERS
To provide health insurance for its employees and currently offers several Preferred Provider (PPO) Plans which are administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employees have the option to choose from PERS Gold, PERS Platinum, and PORAC. The PORAC Plan is currently only available to members of the Safety group employee's. Medical plan costs vary based on the plan and coverage you select. The employee and the County share the cost of the plan, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The employee’s cost is in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding with each bargaining group. For more information regarding health plans, please visit: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/active-members/health-benefits/plans-and-rates
Dental Mono County
Offers a self-insured dental plan administered by Delta Dental of California and currently offers the following benefits:
- $1,100.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose an in-network Delta DentalPPO Dentist.
- $1,000.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose and out-of-network orNon-Delta Dental PPO Dentist.
- Diagnostic and preventative coverage of 70 – 100 % of contracted allowance (based onlength enrolled in the plan and dentist visit of at least once per year).
- Major services are covered at 50% of the contracted allowance.
Vision
Vision Service Plan is our Vision Insurance provider. Our plan is VSP Signature. Benefits include:
- well/vision exam every 12 months, carries a $10 copay.
- $160 allowance for frames and 20% off amount over allowance.
- $180 allowance for contacts and contact lens exam and 15% off contact lens fitting andevaluation. Currently Vision coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Administered by Voya Mono County Employees are entitled to Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
Mono County also offers coverage to employee’s spouse and dependents. Life Insurance is administered by Voya Insurance.
- Coverage for General Employees is $5,000.00
- At-Will/Elected Employees/Paramedic Coverage is $50,000.00
- Coverage for Employee’s Spouse is $1,000.00
- Coverage for Employee’s Children is also $1,000.00
- Coverage for Employee’s Children under six months is $100.00
Supplemental Life Insurance – Administered by Voya
Employees have the option of enrolling in a Supplemental Life insurance policy for themselves, their spouse and any dependent children. This policy is purchased by the employee with rates based on the age group at the time of enrollment.
Required
Supplemental life insurance coverage can be enrolled in the first 31 days of employment without proof of good health, after 31 days proof of good health is required. Amounts available are as follows:
- For Employee up to $150,000 (guaranteed issue) or up to $500,000 with proof of goodhealth
- For Spouse up to $50,000.00 and for the Employee’s Children for $10,000.00.
Provided by WORKTERRAFlexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and dependent care are available through a Section 125 account administered by WORKTERRA. These accounts allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars to help pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.
Mono County Deferred Compensation 457/401(a) Plan
The County provides deferred compensation plan through Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a) Employees have the option to sign up for the 457-deferred compensation plan and contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by the IRS. If the employee contributes a total of 1-3% of their pre-tax salary, the County will match those contributions up to a maximum of 3% into a 401 (a) plan under the employee’s name. The employee may direct the investment of all contributions in accordance with the options or limitation provided by the 401(a) Plan.
CalPERS Retirement Benefits And Contributions
Mono County contracts with CalPERS for your retirement plan. Your retirement plan is a defined benefit plan determined by a set formula which uses your years of service, age at retirement, and highest one or three years of service. The Plan is funded by contributions from the employee, the County and investments from plan assets.
Mono County has a Local Miscellaneous group and a Local Safety group.
Your benefit formula will fall within one of these two groups
Most New Members Will Fall Within The New Pension Reform Formulas Of 2 @ 62 For Miscellaneous & 2.7 @ 57 For All Safety Group. However, If You Do Have Prior Membership You May Be Eligible For The Formulas That Were In Place On December 31st 2012, Before Pension Reform Went Into Place. Our Pre-pension Reform Formulas Are
Local Miscellaneous Group = 2.5% @ 55
Local Safety – Sheriff = 3% @ 55
Local Safety – Fire = 2% @ 50
Local Safety – County Peace Officer = 3% @ 50
Find Out All About Your CalPERS Benefits At Www.calpers.ca.gov
AFLAC – Optional Insurance Provider
Mono County contracts with a Local Representative who provides our employees with the opportunity to enroll in several different policies offered by AFLAC, to include; Cancer, Critical Care, Hospital, Accident, Disability, intensive Care. New employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment; all other transactions are done during open enrollment each year.
EAP – Employee Assistance Program
Mono County offers two different Employee Assistance Programs through Trindel Insurance Fund and Voya. Both programs include counseling and telephone consultation services addressing a variety of personal topics to promote a healthy family and work life balance.
Mono County Wellness Program
Mono County offers a discounted rate, as well as $25 towards Membership to local health clubs at the Double Eagle in June Lake or Snowcreek Athletic Club and The Body Shop in Mammoth Lakes.
For employees living or working in Bridgeport, there is a County maintained facility in the Bridgeport Memorial Hall that employees have access to for a small one-time fee of $10.00
SICK & VACATION
Sick – (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)
Eligible employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 sick days per year. Permanent part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis.
Vacation– (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)
Eligible employees shall be entitled to accrue vacation leave with pay for each year of full-time service as follows:
Initial employment ----------------------------------10 days vacation per year
After three years of continuous service-----—15 days vacation per year
After ten years of continuous service—-------17 days vacation per year
After fifteen years of continuous service--—19 days vacation per year
After twenty years of continuous service-—20 days vacation per year
Permanent part-time employees accrue vacation on a prorated basis.
Mono County Holidays
Most all bargaining groups recognize 13 Holidays as outlined in the Mono County Policies and Procedures and Personal Holidays according to your specific MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) according to your represented group.
“Welcome to Mono County – A great place to live and work!!”
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