Athens Clarke County Human Resources Department

ACCOUNTANT 1701

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Department / Division: MANAGERS OFFICE SPLOST PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Administrative
CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System
PAY GRADE: 17

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to maintain current and accurate accounting records.  Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and federal, state and unified government policies and procedures, and performing additional tasks as assigned. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


The following duties are normal for this job.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

Maintains current and accurate balance of the general ledger analyzes accounts for the nature and accuracy of transactions and prepares journal entries.  Maintains accounting records: prepares and records journal entries, prepares financial statements, and maintains schedules of cash and investments.  Assists in making investment and cash management decisions processes paperwork through modem accesses daily account balances and processes wire transfers records all transactions.  Posts all grant account transactions and requests reimbursements from federal and state agencies maintains a schedule of all federal and state grants.  Prepares monthly and annual statements of revenue and expenditures for inclusion in management reports.  Prepares special reports and financial analyses at the request of management.  Provides technical assistance to other departments by setting up or proposing improvements to their SPLOST project financial management procedures.  Monitors trust and agency transactions and prepares for audit.  Assists internal and external auditors by preparing work papers and schedules and analyzing account balances.  Implements internal audit findings relating to fixed assets monitors accounting and regulatory requirements prepares schedule of collateral coverage.  Monitors revenues and expenditures of federal and state grants maintains schedules.  Monitors letters of credit and cash bonds for developers and contractors.  Reviews bank reconciliations.  Performs clerical duties, such as copying documents, typing, etc.  Performs other related duties as required. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Has general knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the SPLOST program as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of the Accountant.  Has the ability to compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information in an effective manner and according to departmental andor governmental regulations.  Has comprehensive knowledge of the terminology used within the program.  Has the ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and other staff members.  Has the ability to use independent judgement in routine and non-routine situations.  Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations.  Is able to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques as necessary in the completion of daily assignments.  Has the ability to plan, organize andor prioritize daily assignments and work activities.  Is able to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the department.  Has a good working knowledge of reports such as daily account balance reports and tax reports, financial statements, balance sheets, bank reconciliations, and procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.  Requires knowledge of: GAAP, unified government computerized financial management system, unified government fixed assets accounting system, and relevant federal, state and local laws, ordinances, and grant requirements.  Requires skill in the use of various software packages.  Requires skill in the use of computers, fax machines, typewriters, and other office equipment. 



Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Bachelors degree in accounting or financial management with one year of accounting experience preferred or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.  Must possess a valid drivers license. 

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS



PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, calculators, typewriters, and other office equipment.  Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.  Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, andor up to ten pounds of force frequently.  Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for light work. 

DATA CONCEPTION:

Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things. 

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:

Requires the ability to speak andor signal people to convey or exchange information.  Includes receiving assignments andor directions from supervisors. 

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Requires ability to read a variety of reports, financial statements, balance sheets, reimbursement requests, vouchers, journal entry requests, and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures.  Requires the ability to prepare financial statements, balance sheets, schedules and graphs, tax reports, bank reconciliations, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.  Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence. 

INTELLIGENCE:

Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation and to make independent judgement in the absence of management. 

VERBAL APTITUDE:

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions.  Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including accounting terminology. 

NUMERICAL APTITUDE:

Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas add and subtract totals multiply and divide utilize and determine percentages, and perform calculations involving variables, polynomials, etc.  FORMSPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with office equipment (e.g., rulers, yardsticks, etc.). 

MOTOR COORDINATION:

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using computers and other office equipment. 

MANUAL DEXTERITY:

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as computers, fax machines, typewriters, and other office equipment.  Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities.  Must have minimal levels of eyehandfoot coordination. 

COLOR DISCRIMINATION:

May require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. 

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT:

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.  Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency. 

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION:

Requires the ability to talk andor hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words).  (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).  Must be able to communicate via telephone. 
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