Accountant & Payroll Specialist / Deputy Auditor

Bannock County•Pocatello, ID

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant & Payroll Specialist performs advanced accounting duties to manage, analyze, and report financial data, and to reconcile general ledger accounts with accuracy and in a compliant manner. This position will also assist with payroll processing, benefits billing, and tax compliance while also providing back-up to core accounting functions like accounts payable, accounts receivable, and revenue collections. The position also audits various accounts from County departments, perform advanced accounting support duties, records maintenance, and provide customer service. This position is required to be a high-level contributor/specialist within the Auditing office and relies on experience and judgment to complete tasks. The work is performed under the supervision of the Comptroller/Senior Deputy Auditor, although latitude is granted for independent judgment using standard practices to resolve customer issues or to recommend procedural or other improvements. The principal duties of this position are performed in a general office environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting
Two (2) years' experience processing payroll utilizing payroll system software
One (1) year of accounting experience
Any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the knowledge, skill, and abilities necessary to effectively perform the required duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

Four (4) years' experience processing payroll utilizing payroll system software
Two (2) years or more of accounting experience, preferably in a municipal, County, or other governmental setting.

Responsibilities

Performs all duties, responsibilities, and interactions in an effective, professional, safe, and compliant manner in accordance with County policies, procedures, and practices.
Processes time sheets to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization.
Calculates and remits withholding liabilities on a timely basis, ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, manages deduction reporting based on reporting requirements.
Provides support for all positions within the Auditing office which includes backing up any position when needed.
Audit accounts to verify compliance with accounting and budgetary laws using spreadsheets and various reports.
Provides support to County departments during annual budgeting process.
Assists with capital asset tracking and management to include calculating depreciation, and working with departments to maintain accurate asset value information.
Produces and enters journal entries for budget revisions, transfers, corrections and beginning balances.
Identifies complex discrepancies within the general ledger and recommends solutions.
Validates the accuracy of general ledger account coding to ensure all transactions align with established financial line items.
Maintains auditing office accounting policies and procedures manual to be used by other County offices.
Provides information, training, and support to county departments regarding financial procedures, statutes, and governmental compliance.
Assists with petty cash audits.
Performs annual reporting to include but not limited to 1099s and W2s.
Assists outside auditors with questions and documentation during the audit process.
Organizes and maintains the County's internal control procedures manual(s).
Works independently and with the project team to implement projects, such as new governmental reporting standards.
Performs other tasks or responsibilities as assigned or necessary to meet department and County objectives.