Accounting Specialist III - Treasurer (Prescott)

Job Description:

Accounting Specialist III - Treasurer (Prescott)

Description

Role

Performs professional accounting/auditing work of moderate to significant difficulty in the analysis of financial aspects of the department’s records and systems to ensure a secure financial environment.

Ideal candidate will have the following preferred banking experience:

• Processing deposits, payments and withdrawals
• Authorizing and evaluating overdrafts and loans
• Resolving debit and credit issues
• Managing accounts and overseeing transactions

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Conducts research and compiles and analyzes data using Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and other analysis techniques as developed for specific documentation. Generates reports and makes recommendations to the department.
• Performs administrative functions, including compilation, analysis, and report of statistical data. Reviews to ensure the completeness of audit activity, both overall and specific and records management.
• Develops procedures and policies for department approval and coordinate activities with the Finance Department.
• Plans, organizes, develops, and trains assigned staff.
• Oversees the work activities of assigned staff, problem-solves, and acts as a resource and ensures consistency and quality of services provided.
• Prepares work priorities, schedules, and routines.
• Expedites workflow, reviews work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance to established policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of accounting and/or auditing experience to include one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Complete annual training as required by the principles and practices of accounting and auditing (GAAP and GAAS).

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles, theories, practices, and concepts of accounting including cost accounting, governmental accounting, enterprise accounting and accounting analysis procedures.
• Policies and procedures, applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
• Customer service techniques.
• General office procedures, policies, and practices, as well as basic knowledge of computer and other general office equipment.
• Basic principles and practices of accounting.
• Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Computer applications and hardware related to the functions of the job.
• Understanding, interpreting, and applying laws, rules and other regulations.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.

Skill in:

• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Analyzing and resolving office administrative situations and problems.
• Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
• Using a computer to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information.
• Accurately analyze financial and written information and make sound decisions.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Prioritize, schedule, and organize work to meet established deadlines.
• Develop or modify policies and procedures specific to the position, subject to department approval.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with tact and discretion.
• Prepare clear, accurate and comprehensive reports and maintain complex records.
• Perform daily general ledger accounting duties.
• Develop new analysis techniques, if necessary, applicable to both private and government entities.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Work professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, victims of crime, witnesses, and the general public.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 9
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: No

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

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Closing Date/Time: 11/26/2024 5:00 PM Arizona

Salary:

$25.04 - $31.92 Hourly