COMPTROLLER

County of Elmore•Mountain Home, ID

12h•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of administrative and managerial duties related to organizing, directing, monitoring, and processing County fiscal transactions; performs related work as required. The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform detailed accounting, reviewing and financial recording and reporting procedures to ensure the County's financial records are accurate and comply with established rules and procedures. Work includes maintaining the general ledger, preparation of the auditor's side of the tax roll, as well as preparation and continued monitoring of the County budget. Work requires considerable attention to a variety of details and the use of selected personal computer software systems. The work is performed under the general supervision of the County Clerk/Auditor/Recorder, but considerable latitude is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting, specifically governmental fund accounting
Knowledge of County fiscal practices and procedures
Knowledge of Professional accounting standards and ethics
Knowledge of Federal, state, and other applicable laws, statutes, and ordinances pertaining to tax reporting, and County accounting
Knowledge of Municipal budgetary principles and procedures
Knowledge of Basic interrelationships of the various county offices
Knowledge of County policies and budgeting regulations and procedures
Knowledge of General ledger posting, budget development or financial statement preparation
Knowledge of General office practices and procedures
Ability to analyze detailed information and research and reconcile general ledger accounts
Ability to prepare accurate and complete financial reports from accounting data
Ability to make arithmetical computations quickly and accurately
Ability to work under pressure and time sensitive deadlines
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner
Ability to apply accounting and bookkeeping principles in maintaining customer accounts, preparing financial reports, and related tasks
Ability to maintain records efficiently and accurately
Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, resolutions, ordinances, codes, and contracts
Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment
Ability to problem-solve to detect and correct errors in account ledgers
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, supervisory personnel, state and local elected officials and the public
Ability to respond to citizen requests in a courteous manner
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions
Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks
Ability to make sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and established procedures
Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks
High school diploma or GED equivalency with course work in accounting or bookkeeping, plus specialized training in computerized accounting and spreadsheets is required
Four (4) years progressively responsible experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or related financial/auditing work, preferably in a governmental environment is required
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
Valid Idaho Driver's License
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to establish, maintain and monitor financial transactions including counting daily funds and preparing deposit records
Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate computer equipment, ten key calculator and other office equipment
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office setting

Responsibilities

Accepts, counts and receipts daily deposits for all county departments; enters related information into computer financial system by fund and line item; balances each fund and line item and distributes reports back to County departments
Prepares various auditors certificates as needed
Processes bad checks and reverses funds out of appropriate line items
Prepares and generates a variety of daily, monthly, quarterly and annual reports showing revenue activity and fund disbursement activity
Assists all County divisions with specific information regarding expense charges, transfers, policy, and general procedures
Prepares Auditors tax roll, including computing, abstracting, and reporting
Works closely with Accounts Payable Clerk to performs year end closing of budget and expenses
Maintains account master and reports, utilizing County accounting software
Prepares financial reports as needed
Prepares general ledger reconciliation, preparing any journal entries as needed
Reports and remits to state unclaimed property
Prepares annual survey of County finances and assists outside auditors
Monitors previous day's accounts payable postings to the general ledger
Tracks, monitors and balances all accounts to verify compliance with County policy and budgetary laws and regulations
Responsible for printing all jury checks, restitution, refunds, bond refunds, fines and fees refunds, balance district court “Odyssey” accounts on daily basis
Reconcile on a monthly basis three (3) accounts
Completes special research assignments
Calculates Sales Tax and Revenue Sharing funds
Marks cancelled warrants in check register and reviews Treasurer's reports with Auditor's Reports
Disburses funds as appropriate to taxing districts, grazing districts and State agencies
Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to substantiate auditor’s internal procedures; prepares copies of reports and distributes to various offices for inspection and verification; assists independent auditor in annual county audit
Coordinates the preparation of the County budget
Prepares letter for unclaimed property
Monitors the unencumbered and unexpended balance in each appropriation for County agencies
Prepares and Coordinates yearly Vessel & Snowmobile Audits. Sends results to Idaho Parks & Rec
Responds to survey requests
Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas
Performs other related duties as required