Accounting Specialist

COWETA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS•Newnan, GA

3d•$20

About The Position

Performs intermediate skilled administrative support work processing accounts payable and payroll, preparing deposits, entering data into computer, maintaining financial records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the assigned supervisor.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting procedures
Thorough knowledge of accounts payable policies, practices and procedures
Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping terminology and methods
General knowledge of business English and spelling
Ability to operate a variety of accounting, office and data entry equipment
Ability to type at a reasonable rate of speed
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Ability to establish and follow work procedures
Ability to post accounts and to perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, elected officials, associates, coordinating agencies, and the general public.
High school diploma or GED with coursework in accounting, or related field and moderate experience involving bookkeeping and financial records maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Favorable background history as determined by review of local, State, and Federal Records.

Responsibilities

Verifies and posts journal entries and budget amendments into financial software; maintains general ledger, establishes new account numbers, balances and posts daily transactions; assists with the preparation of budget amendments and annual budget process.
Analyzes accounts and prepares various financial and fiscal reports; distributes reports; prepares and maintains financial files and records.
Researches, analyzes and reconciles accounts; resolves discrepancies.
Assists with various posting, printing and calculating of accounts for month and year end closing, budget figures and amendments.
Generates a variety of spreadsheets depicting financial conditions and status.
Assists in the preparation of the annual budget; monitors, analyzes and tracks expenditures.
Reviews, processes and enters vendors into financial software; responds to vendor questions; assists with the preparation and distribution of 1099 tax forms.
Receives and processes accounts payable, cast receipts
Assist department staff with financial and budgetary issues, laws, and policies; provides and verifies financial information as requested.
Encourages and promotes a culture of excellent service.