What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Flagler County Sheriff's Office?
Staff Accountant
Summary
Title:
Staff Accountant
ID:
1068
Location:
Flagler County, FL
Division/Section:
Office of the Chief of Staff (OCoS)
FLSA Class:
Exempt
Starting Salary:
$57,894.22 DOE
Supervisor:
Business Services Director
Pay Grade:
Grade 23P
Blood/Viral Pathogen Risk:
Non-Foreseeable Risk
Retirement Class:
Regular Risk
Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensures confidentiality of accounting and finance processes;
- Assists Business Services Director in review, update, development and implementation of policies and procedures for the Business Services section;
- Complies with federal, state, and agency policies, procedures, and regulations;
- Maintains financial security by following internal controls and adhering to General Orders regarding accounting and finance functions;
- Reviews and prepares timesheets for bi-weekly payroll, working closely with agency employees to ensure accurate reporting and coding of time;
- Verifies attendance, hours worked, pay adjustments and posts information in payroll processing system;
- Works jointly with Human Resources to ensure employee compensation and benefits are accurate;
- Completes bi-weekly processing of payroll;
- Timely processing, reporting and payment of bi-weekly payroll payables;
- Responsible for monthly reconciliation of payroll liability accounts in the general ledger;
- Responsible for keeping informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process;
- Prepares and submits quarterly payroll reports and processes W-2’s at year-end;
- Assists Business Services Director with budget functions to include creation of initial agency request, budget amendments, creation of financial forecasts and cost analysis of proposals;
- Coordinates agency month end and year end financial close outs;
- Prepares schedules and provides documentation as requested by the Business Services Director and auditors;
- Researches, analyzes and compiles financial reports as requested, i.e. accumulators, projections, historical trends, etc;
- Responsible for preparation and data entry of journal entries;
- Provides back-up for other Business Services Staff during absences;
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma recognized by the State of Florida AND EITHER:
- Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field AND at least three (3) years of experience in Finance and Payroll; OR
- Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field AND at least five (5) years of experience in Finance and Payroll; OR
- At least seven (7) years experience in Finance and Payroll
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing its citizens with a diverse, competent, trained and professional workforce by hiring highly qualified candidates. The FCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to reflect the diversity found in the community we serve.
Salary : $57,894