ACCOUNTANT II

Dauphin County•Harrisburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dauphin County Controller's Office is seeking a full-time Accountant II to assist in the organization and coordination of daily activities. This role involves various accounting operations, including payroll functions, reconciling bank accounts, and performing additional tasks as assigned. Future assignments may include cross-training for duties of Accountant III and Accounting Manager. The position is responsible for generating data reports, interfacing payroll with central accounting systems, processing payroll adjustments, transmitting financial files, performing bank reconciliations, monitoring Positive Pay, developing spreadsheets, processing journal entries, assisting with audits, and maintaining the accounts payable vendor file.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in accounting or business administration or a related field preferred; two or more years of experience in governmental accounting; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and other software as needed.
Ability to speak and understand the English language.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Initiative and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function independently and work effectively with the public, coworkers, and others.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding public and department information and records.
Technical knowledge of operating personal computers and other office equipment with accuracy and reasonable speed.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to coordinate several schedules, details, and projects with accuracy and efficiency.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to prepare invoices for payment and extract financial reports.
Ability to compose routine correspondence.
Ability to interact effectively with several departments and outside agencies, using tact and discretion.
Ability to delegate and supervise work of a small staff of clerical workers.
Ability to retrieve, move, and stow manual files.
Must possess the ability to record, convey, and present information, explain procedures, and follow instructions.
Must be able to sit for long periods, with intermittent standing/walking and occasional bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and grasping.
Dexterity requirements range from coordinated movements of fingers/hands to simple movements of feet/legs/torso.
Sedentary work, with occasional lifting/carrying of objects with a maximum weight of ten pounds.
Must be able to cope with the physical and mental stress of the position.
Must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on the work.
A favorable criminal background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Cross training for some duties of the Accountant III and the Accounting Manager.
Some knowledge of legal terminology and the operation and procedures of court systems and county government.

Responsibilities

Generates data reports through the County's Financial Accounting system and distributes them to County departments via email on a daily and/or monthly basis.
Interfaces payroll with central accounting systems and posts transactions.
Prepares payroll special checks for wage attachments and deductions.
Processes voids and issues payroll supplemental checks as necessary.
Reviews and processes payroll related tax and deduction schedules.
Transmits ACH or ARP files to the bank and maintains verifications of all transmissions, including those related to Payroll.
Performs monthly bank reconciliations for various accounts, agencies, and departments.
Verifies bank reconciliations and monthly reporting for the Magisterial District Justice offices.
Monitors Positive Pay through the bank.
Develops spreadsheets for allocation, reporting, and accounting processes.
Processes journal entries to record allocations, reclassify miscoded or reassessed entries, and post additional transactions as required.
Aids Controller's Office staff and other county personnel on accounting and internal control related issues.
Assumes some of the duties of the Accountant III and/or the Accounting Manager in their absence.
Aids the auditors for the County's annual audit.
Processes the monthly State Sales Tax.
Processes monthly distribution of collected Real Estate Transfer Taxes.
Performs interim audits for Petty Cash on an as-needed basis.
Maintains the accounts payable vendor file.
Performs other related tasks and assignments as requested by the Accounting Manager, Chief Deputy Controller, and the Controller.
Aids Controller's Office Staff and other County personnel on accounting and internal control related issues as needed.
Performs other job-related duties as required.