Salt Lake County · 3 hours ago
Accountant at Salt Lake County Clerk's Office
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelSalt Lake County is committed to enriching the community with dedicated individuals. The Accountant role involves assisting in budget preparation, personnel and payroll functions, and various accounting tasks to ensure fiscal integrity.
Customer ServiceGovernmentService Industry
Responsibilities
Assists in the preparation of the annual budget. Researches and analyzes various budget issues. Assists the Administrator in monitoring the budget
Compares expenditures with budget appropriations to determine variances and recommends budget adjustments using county accounting software
Develops and monitors cash collections, petty cash disbursements, and other accounting transactions to ensure that adequate controls are in place to protect the fiscal integrity of the division
Provides an on-going review of internal controls with cash handling and accounting functions to ensure that assets have adequate safeguards
Assists in writing and revising accounts receivable and accounts payable policies and procedures
Collects financial data and other information for the purpose of submitting journal entries for credit for services performed
Develops special financial and statistical reports and records using knowledge of accounting policies, practices, and procedures
Prepares grant and contract billings. Audits grant and contractual expenses
Maintains revenue records
Develops financial reports and provides program information
May assist in the preparation of payroll
May conduct or assist in audits to analyze data and assess efficiency, cost effectiveness, and productivity of systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or other closely related field with completed coursework through Intermediate Accounting or an equivalent combination of related education and experience
Education and experience may not be substituted for the required Intermediate Accounting coursework
Knowledge of general accounting and auditing principles and procedures
Knowledge of effective office methods and procedures
Knowledge of cost accounting principles
Knowledge of OMB Circular requirements
Knowledge of general computer operations, spreadsheets, and word-processing
Knowledge of financial software programs
Knowledge of internal control principles
Knowledge of data base knowledge
Knowledge of records management
Knowledge of cash register operations and communications
Knowledge of purchasing systems
Skills and abilities to use 10 key calculators by touch
Skills and abilities to use a computer
Skills and abilities to use specialized software
Skills and abilities to follow written and oral instructions
Skills and abilities to act independently with little direct supervision or guidance
Skills and abilities to read and interpret written policies, procedures, contracts, and regulations
Skills and abilities to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Skills and abilities to resolve problems under stressful conditions
Skills and abilities to keep detailed financial records
Skills and abilities to meet challenging deadlines
Benefits
Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with 10% contribution
Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
Plus Onsite medical clinic, hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.
Company
Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County is a website of the Salt lake country government.
Founded in 1850
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2022-11-03Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Jelani Taylor
Talent Partner
Lisa Hoskins, PHR
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
Recent News
2025-07-08
2025-05-02
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