Accounting Associate #1216 - Parks & Recreation - Chester Frost - Public Works Division

Hamilton County • Chattanooga, TN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, performs a variety of accounting duties involved in the creation and maintenance of complete and accurate financial and accounting records for departments, funds, and budgets; reviews department expenditures; prepares monthly financial reports and coordinates department purchasing activities. The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community.

Requirements

• An Associate’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited institution and three (3) years of direct work experience in the field of accounting.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements.
• Knowledge of Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, recommended practices and policies.
• Knowledge of Hamilton County policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Hamilton County Audited Financial Statements, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Budget, and accounting and budgeting systems.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations, Hamilton County Policies and Procedures.
• Skill in the application of accounting principles and standards.
• Skill in the implementation and updating of financial and accounting information systems.
• Skill in working under pressure of deadlines, establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with department staff and other County departments.

Nice To Haves

• Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.

Responsibilities

• Prepares routine financial statements and reports, relating to department programs, fund or grant budgets; enters and maintains financial information system data; records expenditures and prepares financial schedules, billings and collections.
• Monitors, reviews and reconciles accounts, budgets, and various statements; assists with special projects upon request; may track and review inventories, assets and procurements for finance department.
• Maintains department Accounting, Purchasing and inventory Systems to assure accurate division of each program’s expenditures and program inventory; prepares monthly financial reports; maintains accounts payable.
• Coordinates information between the finance department, other County departments; and external agencies to clarify and reconcile issues relating to County funds and accounting; may assist in complex special projects as requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree