Accounting Associate #1216 - Parks & Recreation - Chester Frost - Public Works Division

Description

The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community.

Under close supervision, performs a variety of accounting duties involved in the creation and maintenance of complete and accurate financial and accounting records for departments, funds, and budgets; reviews department expenditures; prepares monthly financial reports and coordinates department purchasing activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

Tasks

Prepares routine financial statements and reports, relating to department programs, fund or grant budgets; enters and maintains financial information system data; records expenditures and prepares financial schedules, billings and collections.

Monitors, reviews and reconciles accounts, budgets, and various statements; assists with special projects upon request; may track and review inventories, assets and procurements for finance department.

Maintains department Accounting, Purchasing and inventory Systems to assure accurate division of each program’s expenditures and program inventory; prepares monthly financial reports; maintains accounts payable.

Coordinates information between the finance department, other County departments; and external agencies to clarify and reconcile issues relating to County funds and accounting; may assist in complex special projects as requested.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements.
Knowledge of Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, recommended practices and policies.
Knowledge of Hamilton County policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Hamilton County Audited Financial Statements, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Budget, and accounting and budgeting systems.
Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations, Hamilton County Policies and Procedures.
Skill in the application of accounting principles and standards.
Skill in the implementation and updating of financial and accounting information systems.
Skill in working under pressure of deadlines, establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with department staff and other County departments.

Minimum Qualifications

An Associate’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited institution and three (3) years of direct work experience in the field of accounting. A valid driver’s license is required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires minimal physical effort with extended sitting, intermittent standing, walking, occasional driving, and extensive computer keyboarding. Work may also require the incumbent to push and/or pull heavy, bulky files and file boxes weighing up to 50 pounds. A handcart/truck may be utilized to assist in the moving.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx

Working for Hamilton County Government provides many great benefits – take a look at a few of those highlighted below…

On-Site Employee Health Clinic

• No copay to utilize clinic services.
• Clinic services include routine office visits, sick visits, labs, flu shots, and more
• TextCare - Access to care 24/7 via TextCare, which is direct, unlimited access to medical care 24/7 through text message.

• Telehealth - Two-way, real-time interactive communication between the patient and a practitioner through telecommunications, which may include audiovisual options.
• One to One Provider Network – Availability to utilize a network of providers that provide a high level of care at a lower copay/cost.
• Health Management Programs – Offered to help employees and their family members in managing the following health conditions: Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), and Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
• Nutritional guidance – Nutritional education provided to assist in making the appropriate food /health choices.

On-Site Employee Pharmacy

• Low-cost prescriptions available to those covered under the County health plan.
• Over the counter items offered at cost.
• RxLocal App – Mobile app provides a convenient way to stay connected and manage your health. Through the app you can request refills and ask questions.
• On-site Pharmacist available to answer questions and provide information.

Hamilton County Government offers competitive insurance coverage to fulltime employees.

Medical coverage is offered through Cigna to fulltime employees. The County pays a generous portion of the medical premium. Two options are available to choose from: LCP (Local Cost Plus) and OAP (Open Access Plus).

• The LCP has a smaller network that includes most providers and hospitals, with the exception of Parkridge facilities/providers.
• The OAP is a national network of facilities/providers that includes most providers/hospitals, including Parkridge.

Dental coverage is a voluntary benefit available to fulltime employees. Three coverage options are offered: Cigna High Plan, Cigna Low Plan, and Sun Life DHMO.

• The Cigna High Dental Plan covers orthodontia for children up to age 18. A national network of dental providers is available to choose from and this plan offers out of network coverage.
• The Cigna Low Dental Plan does not cover orthodontia. A national network of dental providers is available to choose from and this plan offers out of network coverage.
• The Sun Life DHMO plan is a prepaid dental plan that offers benefits through a network of plan dentists. A dental provider must be selected when enrolling and services must be provided by that provider for benefits to apply.

Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment is provided through Symetra. The County provides $30,000 of Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at no cost to fulltime employees.

Additional voluntary benefits fulltime employees have access to enroll in are as follows:

-Individual Short-Term Disability (STD) -Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD)

-Flexible Spending Account–Health Care -Flexible Spending Account–Dept. Care

-Flexible Spending Account–Transportation -Accident Insurance

-Critical Illness Insurance -Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Hamilton County Government Retirement for Fulltime Employees:

Pension – Legacy Plan (hired prior to 10/1/2015), in which the employer contributes 14.70%.

Pension – Hybrid Plan (hired on or after 10/1/2015), in which the employee contributes 5% and the employer contributes 4%.

401K – Employer contributes 5% and the employee can contribute the amount of their choice.

457b – Employees have the option to contribute to this plan if they choose.

Pre-Retirement Seminar:

Hamilton County Human Resources provides a pre-retirement seminar to those considering retirement, two times per year (1st and 3rd quarter of each year). Seminar topics covered may include:

• Health insurance assistance, Medicare info and counseling.
• Internal steps to take when an employee is ready to retire.
• Estate Planning
• Personal Financial Planning
• TCRS (Tennessee Consolidated Revenue Service) – Ham. County Pension
• Deferred Compensation/457 Plan – Nationwide
• Social Security Benefits

Parental Leave:

Hamilton County provides eight (8) weeks of paid maternity leave and two (2) weeks of paid paternity leave following the birth of a child or placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption (age 13 or younger) or foster care.

Paid Time Off:

Hamilton County Government provides generous paid time off (PTO) to fulltime employees from the start of employment.

• Years 1 – 5: an employee will accrue 5.85 hours of leave, per pay period.
• Years 5 – 10: an employee will accrue 6.77 hours of leave, per pay period.
• Years 11–15: an employee will accrue 8.31hours of leave, per pay period.
• Year 15 and each year thereafter, an employee will accrue 8.93 hours of leave, per pay period.

At each anniversary, an employee can roll over up to 80 hours of unused PTO into their leave bank. (Up to 800 hours for employees hired on or after 1/1/2013).

Paid Holidays:

Hamilton County Government provides thirteen (13) paid holidays to fulltime employees.

New Year’s Day Independence Day

M.L. King’s Birthday Labor Day

President’s Day Veteran’s Day

Good Friday Thanksgiving (2 days)

Memorial Day Christmas (2 days)

Juneteenth

Wellness Facility:

Hamilton County Government provides a 24/7 fitness center, free of charge, to County employees and family members (age 14 ) covered under the County's health plan. The fitness center offers cardio and strength-training equipment, along with group exercise classes throughout the year. (which may include Zumba, spin, yoga, etc.)