Accountant I - Elections Department

DescriptionPerforms moderately complex accounting transactions to analyze, research and review financial information and prepares financial reports. Management Scope: May supervise clerical staff.Responsibilities1. Reconciles accounts from various sub-ledgers, bank statements, and third party documents. 2. Analyzes, researches and processes billings, fees, refunds and payments.3. Recommends or corrects posting and prepares supporting journal entries.4. Develops correspondence regarding errors or other financial related information, answers inquiries, conducts research and resolves financial questions.5. Reviews accounting data for accuracy, prepares reports regarding financial data, and assures maintenance to reports are timely. 6. May provide operational guidance to other accounting staff.7. Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation, Experience and Training:Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business, or in a job related field of study. Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Must be familiar with basic accounting functions. Skilled in 10-key by touch. Physical/Environmental Requirements:Standard office environment. May require prolonged sitting at computer.