Accountant II

Cobb County Government • The David Hankerson Building Marietta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant II will perform professional-level financial accounting and reporting functions with a heightened focus on analytical precision and comprehensive reporting. This classification is distinguished from Accounts Payable I in that incumbents in this class analyze financial data with a higher degree of complexity, prepare detailed and accurate financial reports, and possess a minimum of three years of experience in financial accounting. This expertise enables them to interpret intricate financial information, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial statements and supporting strategic decision-making within the organization.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
• Three years of experience in financial accounting
• Ability to communicate orally
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station

Nice To Haves

• Excel assessment will be required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Reviews invoices for satisfactory payment approval for assigned departments; posts invoices to the appropriate purchasing document in the financial system; verifies the accuracy of vendor invoices and confirms that the correct account codes are used in the financial system; verifies the RC to match the outgoing payments; keep track of credit memos to outgoing payments to post simultaneously; verifies and calculates all extensions and totals on invoices (calculating and taking discounts when applicable).
• Maintains and tracks all payments and encumbrances, invoices, statements, etc.; verifies financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records and provides other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization.
• Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances; preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports and entry statistics.
• Responds to external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process, including processing invoices for payment; maintains accurate Vendor Customer information by notifying Vendor Enrollment and ensuring payments to the correct locations; leads/assists on check table, stuffing checks and taking to the mail room.
• Performs accounts payable functions for an assigned account: enters and posts financial data; prepares and approves journal entries; reconciles accounts; calculates data and enters data into computer systems; researches errors and makes corrections as required; ensures timely, accurate, and complete preparation of financial statements for internal purposes, or as required by various reporting authorities; maintains financial records; prepares tax forms; and prepares and submits mandatory reports.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations: maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; and attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree