Executive Accountant II – County Auditor - J04030-12500

Nueces County•Village of Fonda, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Accountant II performs professional accounting and financial analysis work vital to the County’s fiscal operations. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, policies, and procedures. The Executive Accountant II supports departmental operations by providing financial insight and technical accounting assistance. This position is required, as directed, to report onsite before, during, and after emergency events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a major in accounting
2-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a government setting
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret program user guides, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, flow charts, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to learn and adapt to new technology
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Critical thinking and ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Considerable knowledge of contemporary technology tools, information systems, computer hardware and software, and security administration
Ability to operate a personal computer using work processing and spreadsheet programs
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Must be well organized

Nice To Haves

The County may consider any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities in the County’s sole judgment.

Responsibilities

Maintaining and overseeing accounting records
Performing financial analysis
Preparing reports for all assigned County funds and cost centers
Coordinating and supporting audits as required
Maintaining expertise in the County’s financial systems and reporting tools
Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financials records
Identifying opportunities to improve financial efficiency
Aligning accounting practices with the County’s operational and organization objectives
Financial analysis, ledger review, account reconciliations, and reporting for County funds, cost centers, and other business segments, as assigned
Account analysis and prepare journal entries as needed
Review annual Drug Forfeiture reports for court approval
Prepare and submit quarterly Coastal Park reports for the General Land Office and other periodic reports as assigned
Ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and government accounting standards
Monitor financial performance and provide recommendations to executive leadership
Assist with annual ACFR, annual audit, and other reviews/audits as assigned
Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly customer invoices billings to assigned business projects
Performs other duties as assigned