Accountant - Finance (0926)

Coconino County•Flagstaff, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision performs highly technical governmental accounting work of considerable difficulty in the preparation of the County’s financial policies and procedures; works with county-wide financial information that can have a county-wide affect; performs related work as assigned. The successful candidate will be hired within the Broadband tract based on their years of governmental accounting experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
Technical accounting knowledge and training.

Nice To Haves

Experience or knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting.
Proficient with Microsoft applications, particularly MS Excel.
Proficient in accounting principles
Able to balance multiple tasks
Exceptional customer service skills to provide technical assistance to others within the organization.

Responsibilities

Participates in the administration and development of the budget
Reviews and evaluates budget requests
Monitors and analyzes accounts and budget variances
Coordinates the assembly and dissemination of budget documents and reports
Reviews, contracts, agreements, and purchase requisitions and ensures availability of funding
Projects revenues and expenditures
Analyzes proposed financial projects and commitments versus budget allocations
Reviews and verifies complex financial and budgeting data and documents to ensure accuracy
Assists, trains and provides guidance to Business Managers regarding appropriate budgeting practices and use of the County's financial system
Prepares costing studies to support proposed departmental activities
Participates in the development of budgeting and reporting procedures
Develops procedures for tracking financial commitments
May provide lead direction and work review of professional and clerical support staff
Makes recommendations for procedural changes based on study results
Evaluates programs and recommends appropriate improvements