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12/11/2024
Athens County Accountant 2
Athens County JFS
ATHENS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
Athens County Department of Job and Family Services is an equal opportunity employer, that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Department/Office: Fiscal
Employment Status: Full Time
Title of Immediate Supervisor: Chief Fiscal Officer
FLSA Status/Pay: Non-Exempt Hourly
Pay Compensation: 29
Normal Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm M-F
*ACDJFS offers flextime as operational needs allow.
Civil Service Status: Classified Bargaining Unit
EEO Status: 02
Division: Fiscal
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Accountant 2 will work closely with the Chief Fiscal Officer, fiscal staff, county staff, and vendors for duties related to accounts payable and accounts receivable. This position prepares and analyzes financial reports and ensures proper documentation and records for audit purposes. The individual demonstrates the ability to manage diverse tasks, complex problem solving, and is highly detailed. Informs immediate supervisor and Executive Director regarding fiscal/budgetary matters.
*This position requires dedication, adaptability, maintaining the highest customer service standards, and commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB:
Prepares all administration and child support bills for payment using vouchers, purchase orders, and agency accounting systems. Monitors entries and adjustments to accounting software used to facilitate the financial operation of agencies transferring monies from account to account where necessary. Correlates with various departments/agencies to collect information necessary for financial audits to maintain county/state/federal compliance. Completes agency pay ins in a timely manner; monitors pay ins to ensure proper accounting accuracy, coding, and deposit into the proper account. Prepares monthly financial reports for the agency and CSEA ensuring proper coding for all receipts, advances, and disbursements. Corresponds with the County Auditor and Treasurer to verify that agency records match their records. Analyzes various records, reports, and statements for accuracy. Monitors preparation, coding and accounting procedures for various special project disbursements and various agency contracts. Prepares complex financial reports and statements. Attends various meetings/conferences.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
5% Other duties as assigned. May be required to perform duties under supervision of the Athens County Red Cross during an emergency, in accordance with the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services Disaster Preparedness Plan and the Athens County Emergency Operations Plan.
WORKER CHARACTERISTICS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS
*indicates may be developed after employment
1, 2 ,4, 5, 9a, 11a, 13b, 25b, 29 (Calculator, computer), 30g(bookkeeping, cost analysis), 30h, 30l, 30m, 31b, 31d, 31g, 32j, 32o, 32u, 33c, 34c
Knowledge of: Forecasting future operational activities and converting projections into monetary terms to plan and monitor expenditures within specified fiscal authority. Maintaining systematic records of financial transaction in ledger form (subject to audit) involving entry, verification and balancing of data, and operation of adding machines and/or calculators. Designing systems involving establishment, interpretation, analysis, and presentation of accounts and including preparation of reports, in addition to maintaining records of financial transaction. Executive level authority to develop, control and direct operations to achieve defined objectives with maximum efficiency. On a daily basis provides work direction and training normally to lower-level employees assigned to the same work unit. Does not formally evaluate employees’ performance, recommend, or authorize leave, or initiate or recommend disciplinary action. Assigned responsibility for establishing and sustaining beneficial business relations or establishing and projecting acceptable public image. Policies and procedures specific to internal operations of Athens County Department of Job and Family Services.
Skills: Operation of personal computer to create, edit/revise, store and purge documents using office system software (Microsoft Office). Offset press, photocopier calculator, computer.
Ability to: Understand system of mechanical or other procedures. Apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems. Define, problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals, and manuals. Read and record figures accurately. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers. Use geometry and trigonometry Copy material accurately and recognize grammatical and spelling errors. Originate routine business letters reflecting standard procedures. Prepare and deliver speeches before specialized audiences and general public. Code items from one symbolic form to another. Cooperate with co-workers on group projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.
Two years’ experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
One year experience with spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.
Or equivalent educational training.
Valid Ohio Driver’s license
Having held this position within the past 3 years meets the minimum qualifications.
POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED:
None.
PROBATION BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Ohio Pubic Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
5 paid personal days per year, prorated accrual based on start date
12 Paid holidays
Vacation - accrued by PERS service available after completion of probationary period
Sick leave is accrued 3.7 hours per pay
Employer paid vision, dental, and life insurance
Medical available
Employee Assistance Program provided to employees and their household
Wellness program for employees
Deferred Compensation Plans available
Tuition Assistance available after 12 consecutive months of employment
APPLICATION DETAILS:
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. For full consideration, please, submit a cover letter and resume by December 18, 2024.
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