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General Statement of Duties
Plans, assigns, supervises, reviews and participates in the professional and paraprofessional centralized accounting operations of the County; does related work as required.
- Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of accounting, auditing and budget preparation/control
- Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, with emphasis on statements published by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board General knowledge of the principles underlying the laws, ordinances and regulations governing the financial operations of the County
- Comprehensive knowledge of modern business management practices
- Thorough knowledge of the recognized and accepted methods used in effecting internal accounting control Ability to devise, apply and monitor effective and efficient accounting procedures
- Skill in the use of personal computer software, including commonly utilized spreadsheet and statistical packages
- Ability to analyze data using a computer and to produce customized reports
- Ability to understand complex instructions, policies and data, including federal regulations
- Considerable knowledge of data processing applications and procedures as they apply to the County's centralized accounting function and systems
- Ability to devise and apply effective and efficient accounting procedures
- Ability to plan, organize and direct the installation of accounting systems and procedures
- Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting data and to prepare appropriate statements and reports
- Ability to effectively supervise the work of others
- Ability to present ideas and recommendations clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
- Ability to effectively plan and supervise the work of others
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and the public
- Good professional judgement
- Integrity
- Initiative
The expected hiring range is between $95,470.83 to $138,921.58 and is commensurate upon experience.
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
Minimum Requirements
Four (4) year degree in accounting or business administration, and six (6) years of related successful professional accounting experience, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Background Check Disclosure
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
- State Police Criminal History Investigation
- Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)