Accountant I - Cochise Health & Social Services - Bisbee

Cochise County•Bisbee, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs professional accounting work of some difficulty; performs related work as assigned. Essential Functions As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education
one (1) year of experience as an accountant
one (1) year of experience utilizing computerized budget/financial tracking and reporting programs
must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License
ability to be covered by county insurance

Nice To Haves

Considerable Knowledge of: Accounts payable and receivable procedures; principles, practices, theories and procedures of accounting; financial record keeping and reporting procedures; automated accounting systems and applicable software applications; principles and practices of fund accounting; modern office practices and procedures; the principles and practices of management and supervision.
Some knowledge of: public sector budgetary and accounting principles and practices.
Considerable skill in : performing difficult mathematical computations; using computerized budget/financial tracking and reporting programs.
Ability to: analyze financial records and recommend corrective action; solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; read, write and speak English; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Reviews, processes, and verifies invoices, payments, and purchase orders; ensures timely and accurate vendor payments; reconciles discrepancies with vendors and internal departments.
Prepares and issues invoices, monitors incoming payments, records transactions, and follows up on outstanding balances.
Reconciles financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.
Identifies and resolves discrepancies in financial records and transactions.
Maintains financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and government accounting standards.
Supports audits by compiling financial data and providing documentation.