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County of Santa Barbara · 1 day ago

Accountant III

California, United States

Part-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$95K/yr - $114K/yr

5+ years exp

The County of Santa Barbara is currently accepting applications for the Accountant III position, which is responsible for performing complex professional accounting duties and supervising staff involved in accounting and fiscal recordkeeping work. The selected candidate will provide professional accounting services to department managers and will be involved in budget preparation, contract reviews, and special projects.

ConsultingGovernmentNon Profit

Responsibilities

Prepares or verifies a variety of complex accounting, statistical, and narrative statements or reports requiring extensive analysis and interpretation of data

Establishes and maintains new departmental accounting processes and procedures; makes recommendations on the implementation of departmental accounting system improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness; establishes and maintains effective accounting controls

Participates in the preparation, evaluation, justification, and maintenance of budgets and budgetary controls; confers and cooperates with Auditor-Controller staff and systems analysts to implement and improve automated fiscal systems

Prepares, reviews, and monitors grants, contracts, claims and other fiscal agreements and proposals

Prepares financial statements, balance sheets, income and expense reports, and cash flow analyses for general funds, internal service funds, or major programs

Trains, supervises, and evaluates clerical and paraprofessional staff; may supervise professional staff

Recommend rates and fees based on cost accounting analysis

Reviews and analyzes proposed and new regulations and legislation impacting revenues; prepares recommendations regarding alternatives available to minimize fiscal impact

Qualification

Governmental AccountingEnterprise Fund AccountingBudget AnalysisMicrosoft Office SuiteAccounting PrinciplesInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeamworkConfidentiality

Required

5 or more years of professional accounting experience, with knowledge of Governmental Accounting and more specifically in Enterprise Fund Accounting

Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize work, and meet critical deadlines

Excellent interpersonal skills in working with employees/management at all levels; ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy

Excellent communication skills, ability to exchange information in a clear, concise and organized manner to diverse groups of people to help them understand process objectives and priorities

Ability to process, interpret and document fiscal/accounting information, write clear and concise reports and organize records accordingly

Ability to multi-task, handle high stress situations, thrive under pressure and adapt to change

Proven successful budget analysis experience

Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills and experience

Experience researching and preparing reports to assist external and internal auditors; and generating periodic accounting or statistical reports to management or regulatory agencies

The ability to analyze expenditure trends and assist in monitoring departmental operating or capital improvement budgets

The ability to work successfully in a team environment, make positive contributions and assist others as necessary

Experience in working on department driven projects and presenting ideas to senior management

Capable of making informed decisions based on data and using metrics to evaluate success

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field, and two years of professional accounting experience; OR

One year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Accountant II with Santa Barbara County; OR

A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities

Knowledge of: generally accepted accounting principles, practices and procedures including cost accounting; application of computer software to accounting operations

Ability to: plan, initiate and complete work assignments with a minimum of direction; understand and apply legal requirements and administrative policies to departmental accounting functions; interpret and analyze complex fiscal data and draw logical conclusions; detect possible weaknesses of internal control of standard accounting procedures and recommend revisions; verbally communicate accounting procedures and policies to staff and others; write memos and reports clearly and concisely; use personal computer applications including spreadsheet software; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required for some positions