What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant I position at Yuma County?
This position is advertised from the minimum to the maximum hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.
NATURE OF WORK
Under general supervision, performs governmental accounting work involving recording, accounting and reporting of financial transactions of County funds; this position has county wide responsibility.
(Illustrative Only) Reviews, prepares and analyzes accounting transactions; prepares financial reports and statements including footnotes; develops and prepares supporting schedules for audits; reconciles bank statements to general ledger; prepares, adjusts and corrects journal entries to the general ledger; assigns, creates, maintains, inventories and reports all capital assets for the County; develops and modifies complex spreadsheet applications; provides technical accounting support to other departments and divisions within the County; serves as liaison between auditors and County agencies; recommends and develops policies and procedures; performs operational analysis with supervision of the Division Head; prepares, analyzes and maintains routine reports, correspondences, statements and financial records; interprets and monitors, leases and rentals from an accounting perspective; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or closely related field; and one (1) year of professional accounting experience, preferably in a government entity; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires successful completion of a background check.
Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; principles, theories, practices and concepts of government accounting, including auditing procedures and accounting analysis procedures, accounts receivables, accounts payable, and payroll; automated accounting systems; Government Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Government Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting (GAAFR); Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB); Federal and State regulations.
Skill in: Performing and verifying mathematical computations with accuracy; preparing computerized spreadsheets; maintaining and tracking of files and reports.
Ability to: Conduct detailed research and analysis of complex financial data; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; follow written and verbal instructions; meet critical time deadlines; use modern office equipment and computers.
Work Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.
Skill in: Performing and verifying mathematical computations with accuracy; preparing computerized spreadsheets; maintaining and tracking of files and reports.
Ability to: Conduct detailed research and analysis of complex financial data; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; follow written and verbal instructions; meet critical time deadlines; use modern office equipment and computers.
Work Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.
EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Salary : $29 - $36
