Accountant II

Essential Functions:

• Provides professional accounting support in the maintenance and review of the County’s financial records; may provide accounting support for grants.
• Maintains and balances financials in assigned area; writes off balances if appropriate.
• Gathers and prepares financial information for all departments as needed.
• Maintains petty cash funds.
• Process checks
• Distributes/allocates funds if applicable.
• Provides instruction and leadership of accounting staff on assigned accounting projects.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
• May manage customer accounts (such as those for the Sheriff, Treasurer, or for services such as sewer, water and landfill); monitor and collect on delinquent accounts.
• May collect debt setoffs on accounts.
• May process refunds.
• Adheres to business policies to ensure compliance with all relevant labor and tax laws and regulations.
• Performs general clerical work as required, including: attending meetings; preparing reports and correspondence; entering and retrieving computer data; copying and filing documents; sending and receiving faxes; answering the telephone; organize and schedule interviews; ordering supplies and planning events; etc.
• Team leads support the payroll, accounts receivable and/or accounts payable manager in their absence with all of their responsibilities and duties.
• Attends training, meetings, seminars and/or workshops to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.