Accountant - Finance (0926)

Nature of Work Under direct supervision performs highly technical governmental accounting work of considerable difficulty in the preparation of the County’s financial policies and procedures; works with county-wide financial information that can have a county-wide affect; performs related work as assigned. Please Note: The successful candidate will be hired within the Broadband tract based on their years of governmental accounting experience. Hiring Range: $60,268.21 - $80,518.05 Typical Duties Participates in the administration and development of the budgetReviews and evaluates budget requestsMonitors and analyzes accounts and budget variancesCoordinates the assembly and dissemination of budget documents and reportsReviews, contracts, agreements, and purchase requisitions and ensures availability of funding Projects revenues and expendituresAnalyzes proposed financial projects and commitments versus budget allocationsReviews and verifies complex financial and budgeting data and documents to ensure accuracyAssists, trains and provides guidance to Business Managers regarding appropriate budgeting practices and use of the County's financial systemPrepares costing studies to support proposed departmental activitiesParticipates in the development of budgeting and reporting proceduresDevelops procedures for tracking financial commitmentsMay provide lead direction and work review of professional and clerical support staffMakes recommendations for procedural changes based on study resultsEvaluates programs and recommends appropriate improvements Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: sitting for computer work; working with and around other staff; working alone; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer work,; vision acuity (near/ far) for computer work; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation with staff and customers; finger dexterity for typing/ 10-key. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position Additional Requirement(s) Technical accounting knowledge and training. Preferred Qualifications Experience or knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting. Proficient with Microsoft applications, particularly MS Excel. The ideal candidate is proficient in accounting principles, able to balance multiple tasks, and possess exceptional customer service skills to provide technical assistance to others within the organization. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Considerable knowledge of: Principles, practices and methods of budget developmentPrinciples, practices and methods of financial analysisGovernmental budgeting practicesPrinciples of budgetary administration, control and monitoringPersonnel management and the principles of positive supervision Working Knowledge Of Practices and techniques of governmental budgetingPrinciples, practices and techniques of governmental accountingTheory, principles, practices and techniques associated with financial and economic analysisStandard office procedures Skill In Design and effective use of technology for financial management, analysis and reportingAnalysis, evaluation and interpretation of complex financial informationProficiency with spreadsheets and financial software Ability To Analyze complex problems and situations and suggest appropriate solutionsConduct detailed research and analysis of complex financial data and prepare reports and findings Develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate policies and proceduresWork safely and support the culture of workplace safetyEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the publicCommunicate effectively, verbally and in writingFollow verbal and written instructions Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Employee Benefits Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes: (Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.) Vacation/Annual LeaveSick Leave10 Holidays Per YearHealth Care InsuranceDental PlanVision PlanGroup Life InsurancePre-Tax Deduction PlanSick Leave Conversion PlanPersonal Day Purchase ProgramVacation Sell Back ProgramTuition Reimbursement ProgramWellness ProgramLong-Term DisabilityArizona State Retirement SystemEmployee Assistance ProgramOn-going Training OpportunitiesFree bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass Elective Coverage Dependent Medical, Dental, and VisionSupplemental Life (for employees & dependents)Flexible Spending AccountHealth Savings AccountTax-deferred investment programAccidental and Disability InsuranceShort Term Disability 01 Please describe your government accounting experience, including your responsibilities and how long you performed them. 02 Please describe your experience reconciling accounts, including the types of accounts you’ve reconciled, the tools you’ve used, and your approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies. Required Question