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https://www.franklincountywa.gov/609/Employment-Opportunities

SUMMARY

The Accounting Specialist performs a variety of administrative and staff accountant assignments to assist with the overall office operations of the Public Works department. Responsible for, or assists with, budget, purchasing, finance or billing services, and monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting as well as giving administrative support to other Public Works department functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

· Responsible for data management, accuracy, and maintenance, including system maintenance, data input, reporting, and management assistance for the financial system and the Maintenance Management System (MMS).

· Prepares, maintains, and disseminates detailed records, logs, statistics, and reports; establishes and updates manual and computerized recordkeeping systems; researches and verifies data, reconciles discrepancies, enters and edits reports, and retains and retrieves files.

· Assists with the preparation of the County's Annual Financial Report by preparing Public Works financial statements, supplemental information, supporting documentation, and data reconciliation.

· Assists in preparation of the County Road, Motor Vehicle, Solid Waste, Building and Planning, and other miscellaneous fund annual budgets.

· Maintains, controls, and oversees the maintenance of general or subsidiary ledgers, balancing operations, pre-auditing functions, and various other accounting and clerical functions including accounts payables and receivables, billings, payroll, purchasing, and inventory. Performs weekly and month end bank account reconciliations.

· Participates in annual inventory counts, tracks balances of inventory, and prepares detailed inventory reports. Coordinates with the road maintenance, engineering, and shop maintenance departments. Participates in spot checks to ensure internal procedures are followed to maintain accurate inventory counts to be used in the County's financial statements and Combined Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

· Collaborates with administrative staff to complete workload associated with applications, reporting, submittals, and requests for reimbursement for various County Roads grants.

· Pursues self-development and continuing personal development of skills and knowledge by attending ongoing educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Proficient knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting and auditing practices and procedures as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Washington State Budgeting, Reporting and Accounting System (BARS) for accounting principles, procedures, account coding and reporting.

· Proficient knowledge of payroll processing, terminology, and elements relating to payroll and confidentiality relating to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).

· Proficient knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques and related to tools, equipment, and technology as they relate to area(s) of assignment according to current department and County practices.

· Proficient skills in troubleshooting and resolving issues or problems by analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, interpreting compliance documentation, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals.

· General time management and mental and physical organization skills that support the ability to focus, have clarity, and use strategy to fulfill a variety of tasks successfully.

· Proficient co