What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant II position at Cobb County Government?
The Accountant II position performs accounting functions 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.
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 records.
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 records.
Assists auditors in conducting annual/periodic audits: obtains information, retrieves records, prepares reports, and provides other assistance as needed; 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 and regulations: maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; and attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in financial accounting; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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 records.
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 records.
Assists auditors in conducting annual/periodic audits: obtains information, retrieves records, prepares reports, and provides other assistance as needed; 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 and regulations: maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; and attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in financial accounting; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.