Revenue Accountant – County Auditor – J10026 - 12500

Nueces County•Village of Fonda, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs professional accounting work involving the recording, reconciliation, analysis, and reporting of departmental revenues. Ensures revenues are accurately recorded in accordance with applicable accounting principles, policies, and governmental regulations. Maintains the integrity of financial records, prepares required reports, reconciles accounts, and supports audits while ensuring compliance with state and local requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Business Administration majoring in Accounting or Finance, or related field, plus two years of experience in accounting/auditing experience, preferably in a government setting.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
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.
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.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles relating to single and double entry accounting systems and financial reports.
Ability to gather and analyze complex information and to formulate concise understandable reports.
Thorough understanding of accounting processes ability to operate calculator, word processor, spreadsheet, data base, PowerPoint, and/or other computer software.
Ability to perform accurate work under time constraints and pressure.
Ability to utilize computer for analysis and development of historical trends, informational reports and forecasts.
Ability to effectively complete work assignments in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and exercise independent judgement.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and officials and with the public.

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 judgement of the County.

Responsibilities

Responsible for having knowledge of the revenues and the laws under which it is collected. Keeps informed of legislative, county wide, and departmental office changes.
Ensure reporting compliance with Local Government Code (LGC) for reporting revenues collected to Commissioners Court as required by Local Government Code Chapter 114 (including but not limited to 114.023, 114.024, & 114.025).
Maintains the monthly revenue report forms and remittance forms for departments (cost centers) that collect revenues within Nueces County, as approved by Supervisor and County Auditor, to keep current with changes to chart of accounts, new legislation, and/or other events.
Assist with posting settlement runs for accounts payable and payroll.
Assist in balancing and reconciling Debt Service, Investments, Property Tax, and Drainage District No. 3 revenue accounts and financial records. Assist in reviewing the Prison Contract to ensure accurate billing, receivables, payments, and compliance with contract terms.
Prepares bank reconciliations and reviews the monthly proof of cash for each department (cost center).
Prepares the journal entries for posting revenues after reviewing monthly revenue reports and reconciling advance remittances to the ledgers.
Responsible for ensuring that internal audit and County Auditor are immediately informed of unaccounted for variances, losses, shortages, or thefts of funds or property, and repetitive mistakes.
Approves the quarterly state comptroller’s report, prepared by Treasury department for payment by wire transfers.
Performs special research projects and reports, as requested by Supervisor and/or Administration staff.
Assists with preparation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), as needed.
Participates in divisional staff meetings and departmental staff meetings.
The Revenue Accountant will serve as back up for the Revenue/Veterans Cemetery Accountant and Revenue/ Cash Manager Supervisor.
Assist on other duties, as required.
All County Auditor Employees: Must be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and community.
All County Auditor Employees: Must have the ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and community at large.
All County Auditor Employees: Must be approachable and ready to assist fellow employees and the public.