NEOGOV · 4 days ago
Accountant-Auditor I/II/Senior
Lake County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expNEOGOV is part of the County of Lake, seeking an Accountant-Auditor for their Treasurer-Tax Collector department. The role involves overseeing complex accounting tasks, performing fiscal analysis and auditing, while also providing leadership and training to staff.
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Responsibilities
Performs complex accounting and auditing work in the establishment and maintenance of County fiscal records
Maintains a variety of ledgers and journals
Reviews fiscal records to ensure proper disbursement of funds
Tracks grant funds and consolidates data
Maintains and balances revenue information
Audits financial records and prepares information for outside audits
Prepares a variety of financial reports and statements
Assists with the development and control of budget information
Performs special financial analysis assignments
Coordinates balancing of cash accounts with the banks and other responsible county departments
Coordinates posting of journal entries
Reconciles problem accounts
Oversees contract administration
Provides lead direction, work coordination, and training as assigned
Serves as a liaison with other government agencies, auditors, and the public
Researches, interprets, and complies with all County accounting policies, generally accepted accounting principles, reporting requirements, and rules and regulations of governmental accounting across multiple functions
Advises and assists a variety of fiscal managers, analysts, and accounting staff in other departments
Prepares and provides documentation for the annual audits
Performs verification of draft financial audit reports
Adjusts entries, after verification, as requested in audit reports
Provides County staff with a variety of information regarding fiscal processes and procedures
Performs coordination responsibilities regarding the county’s computerized financial management, payroll, and tax systems
May maintain and update the general ledger
May assist with coordination of property tax fiscal accounting with the Assessor’s Office and Tax Collector’s Office, as necessary
May prepare annual County/department cost allocation plans
May assist with payroll functions, as needed
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Possession of Certified Public Accountant license is highly desirable
Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited college with major coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a closely related field
One (1) year of full-time experience performing accounting, auditing, or fiscal control duties
An accounting certificate is considered equivalent to an Associate degree if the number of units completed is equivalent to 60 semester units
Additional directly related education and/or experience may be substituted
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a directly related field and four (4) years of full-time experience performing accounting, auditing, and/or fiscal control activities
Benefits
RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS). CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees. The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information.
HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees.
VACATION – 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
HOLIDAYS- An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security.
CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE – SDI is available to some County employees.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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