JOB SUMMARY

Supervise accounting staff and review and analyze accounting documents and records, compile and review information required for a variety of financial reports; monitors documents and technical reports, and assure the proper recording of accounting transactions under general supervision.  

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:     

• Review and reconcile journal entries, transactions, and financial activities, monitor and review accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal and state regulations, funding agency standards, and county policies and control practices.
• Assure journal entry information is complete and accurate and verify accuracy of supporting documentation.
•  Coordinate the preparation of the mandated and special-use financial reports and compile, review, analyze, and update financial statement schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist auditors as required for the preparation of financial analyses and reports.
• Review and manage accounting records, identify and research accounting issues, and recommend solutions.
• Reconcile technical and financial transactions, review and investigate financial and accounting records, assure fund integrity, and resolve issues according to policies.
• Research and resolve accounting issues, provide customer services to County departments, and coordinate technical and financial information with customers and external agencies.
• Provide consultation and advice on accounting and internal controls and interpret and explain policies and procedures.
• Provide customer services, respond to requests for information, and attempt to resolve them by researching files and records within the scope of authority, update, retrieve, and release information according to procedures, and refer matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Position Specifics:

• Provide primary accounting functions for grant monitoring administration, compliance, grant accounting, and financial reports of awarded grants through final closing.  
• Compile and maintain, grant agreements and related data to include the granting agency and its CFDA/CSFA number, contract numbers, responsible contract manager, required matching amounts, accounts used to record the match, grant milestones, expiration dates and other necessary details for completion of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). 
• Provide assistance to Program Manager with documentation requirements for each grant award and appropriation.  
• Reviews and comprehends contract billing terms, conditions and schedule. 
• Complete monthly general ledger reconciliations.  
• Present Budget to Actual information at least quarterly to Program Managers, more frequent if needed.  
• Assist with Budget development for Grant’s. 
• Will serve as the Back-up for Payroll review/submission and the Picard reconciliation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Three (3) years of professional accounting experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements..

Preferred Qualifications

• Public Sector accounting.
• Professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager.
• Valid Arizona State Driver's License.
• Knowledge of principles of grant fund accounting, budgets, contracts, and financial records management.
• Skilled in analyzing and compiling technical and statistical information to prepare grant funding and technical reports.