Junior Accountant - Anticipated

Duties will include, but not be limited to: Cash receipts, journal entries, banking transfers, budget transfers, quarterly/yearly tax filings, debt payments, and claims auditing.

Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000

Civil Service Job Description

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves responsibilities for developing, maintaining, and auditing general accounting systems in an office which performs numerous, constantly recurring financial transactions involving the deposit, withdrawal, transferal, and monitoring of funds in multiple accounts. The incumbent assists in maintaining and keeping in balance the general ledger and checks to see that the original entries and subsidiary ledgers for accounts contained in the general ledger are accurate. The work is distinguished from positions in the account clerical series by reason of the need to employ technical accounting skills and good accounting judgment. This work is performed under the general supervision of the Treasurer and under the direct supervision of the Accountant. Technical oversight may be exercised over other account-clerical staff. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Organizes and posts entries to general and subsidiary ledgers;

Examines entries posted in ledgers and journals for accuracy and compliance with established accounting procedures and policies;

Assists in compiling and preparing budget estimates from anticipated operating costs, revenues, and department head's reports;

Assists in the preparation of current and comparative analysis reports and statements reflecting variations in costs and revenues and financial conditions;

Assists in preparing uniform financial and statistical reports and other regular or special reports required by government agencies;

Assists in preparing cost reimbursement reports to government and private third party agencies;

Reviews existing accounting and bookkeeping procedures to determine methods for increasing productivity through the use of new or modified bookkeeping and accounting procedures;

Assists in the preparation of financial and operating reports from statistical data for use in financial administrations;

Assists and maintains current banking information;

Responsible for accounts payable;

Assists the County Treasurer with the budget process by forecasting and planning for the upcoming budget ;

Prepares budget sheets, income statements relative to expenditures;

Monitors County fiscal personnel claims by auditing agency financial records and comparing them to those maintained by the County Treasurer;

Submits monthly reports to the County Treasurer regarding the status of the budget and provides updates with respect to discrepancies;

Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Good knowledge of modern accounting principles and practices; ability to acquire familiarity with the organization and functions of the agency, department, or school district where employed; ability to develop and install new accounting systems adapted to specific department and requirements; ability to prepare and maintain accounting records and reports; ability to analyze accounting records and financial statements and to draw logical conclusions; resourcefulness in applying accounting procedures and practices to problems encountered in work; good judgment.

Qualified candidates will have the following minimum Civil Service requirements:

(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Accounting or Business or a closely related field; OR

(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree in Accounting or Business or a closely related field AND two (2) years of full-time experience or its part-time equivalent in accounting or auditing; OR

(C) Four (4) years of full-time experience or its part-time equivalent in accounting or auditing; OR

(D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.