Accountant II

Fairfax County•Fairfax (Ej32), VA

14h

About The Position

Monitors the county’s investments, equity in pooled cash, and accounting activity of funds, and distributes interest earnings to countywide funds. Maintains records and processes requests for changes to petty cash and change funds. Assists county agencies and departments with reviewing and analyzing complex accounting transactions, issues related to the distribution of interest and bank charges, and monthly sales tax returns. Ensures reconciliation of financial reports and assists with preparation of the county’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Prepares and files unaudited annual Auditor of Public Accounts (APA) reports. The role also performs technical analyses of county financial operations; contributes to countywide accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures; researches accounting issues and new accounting pronouncements; prepares financial statements and reports required by federal and state authorities; advises departments on accounting and financial reporting; supports outside auditors with work papers and reports; and files required federal information returns and prepares related annual withholding reconciliations for IRS reporting while managing associated financial-system accounting processes. The salary offer will not exceed the midpoint of the salary range, $96,456.05. The appointee must complete a criminal background check and credit check to the employer’s satisfaction. Work is generally sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, bending, and lifting; the employee must be able to read data on a computer monitor, operate keyboard-driven equipment, and communicate with others. Duties can be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Selection is by panel interview. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college or university, or a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field supplemented by at least 18 credit hours of intermediate-level accounting or higher.
Two years of professional accounting experience, including one year working with automated accounting systems; equivalent combinations of education, experience, and training are accepted as described in the announcement.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of automated accounting systems.
Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports and statements.
Ability to develop and apply accounting procedures.
Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates.
Must complete a criminal background check and credit check to the satisfaction of the employer.
Ability to read data on a computer monitor, operate keyboard-driven equipment, and communicate with others.
Must be able to perform occasional walking, standing, bending, and lifting; duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with governmental or fund accounting, financial account reconciliation, and general ledger analysis.
Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial systems.
Experience applying GAAP, analyzing and interpreting fiscal and accounting data, and preparing financial statements and reports.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience interpreting and making decisions based on policies and procedures.
Innovative and motivated by continual change.
Excellent skills with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Access.
CPA or other professional certification.
Bilingual ability in English and another language is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Monitor county investments, equity in pooled cash, and accounting activity of funds.
Distribute interest earnings to countywide funds.
Maintain records and process requests for changes to petty cash and change funds.
Assist county agencies and departments with reviewing and analyzing complex accounting transactions and issues involving interest and bank-charge distributions and monthly sales tax returns.
Ensure reconciliation of financial reports.
Assist with preparation of the county’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Prepare and file unaudited annual Auditor of Public Accounts (APA) reports.
Perform technical analyses of county financial operations.
Participate in developing and implementing countywide accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures.
Research accounting issues and new accounting pronouncements and recommend solutions and implementation methods.
Prepare financial statements and reports required by federal and state authorities, including the county’s ACFR.
Advise departments on accounting and financial reporting matters.
Assist outside auditors by preparing work papers and financial reports as required.
File required federal information returns and prepare related annual withholding reconciliations for IRS reporting.
Manage related financial-system accounting processes.