Accountant

Gila, County of•Globe, AZ

43d•Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to assist the Public Works Department administrative staff with related accounting issues. This position maintains accounting systems and procedures according to Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) guidelines. This position works cooperatively with other County Departments.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
Two (2) years experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License if position duties require.
Customer and personal service knowledge.
English language & composition knowledge.
Finance knowledge.
Accounting knowledge.
Accounts payable knowledge.
Active listening skills.
Analytical thinking skills.
Customer service skills.
Developing training strategies skills.
Problem solving skills.
Developing alternative solutions skills.
Time management skills.
Multi-tasking skills.
Ability to solve problems using deductive reasoning.
Ability to categorize and group data.
Ability to perform mathematical operations.
Ability to focus.
Ability to read and write at professional level.

Responsibilities

Assists with the annual budget process and audits.
Assists and provides accounting related training to Public Works staff and liaises with administrative staff to enable reclassification and preparation of journal corrections.
Codes and submits accounts payable invoices and audits credit card receipts. Maintains project files and reports according to the contracts and other relevant information. Maintains list of all current contract for Public Works.
Assists in the maintenance of project records for each Public Works Division. Attends meetings regarding projects and interacts with other Local, State and Federal Agencies.
Audits coding of transactions in the general ledger following review and analysis of each department.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Reviews, edits and provides recommendations on department and County-wide budgets.
Provides project coordination support and recordkeeping on projects.
Trains colleagues and explains County procedures or processes.
Creates or edits documents, internal memos, emails and formal letters.
Interacts extensively with employees, customers, the general public, vendors, regulatory bodies, and other groups and/or individuals and Institutions over the telephone, by email, and/or in person.
Regularly (More than 55% but less than 70% in a year) interacts specifically with customers.