Accountant II

Company: Weber County
Location: Ogden
Posted on: March 23, 2020

Job Description:

MAY UNDER FILL THIS POSITION AS AN ACCOUNT I - STARTING RATE OF $15.41. OVERVIEW:Under the general supervision of an administrative superior, performs a variety of professional accounting work.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.)Develops and implements new accounting techniques and systems or modifies and modernizes existing methods and procedures.Maintains and balances accounts against other accounting records; prepares special reports and financial statements; ensures adjusting entries are made as required.Performs general accounting functions for one or more departments; makes final accounting of cash funds, vouchers, encumbrances, and related accounting matters; prepares balance sheets and other periodic reports; conducts internal audits.Compares expenditures with budget appropriations; makes adjustments resulting from budget revisions; assists in the preparation of reports which serve as a basis for budget requests.Advises and orients clerical personnel in routine posting, filing, and related accounting activities as necessary.Performs related work as required.ABOUT YOU:Education:Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field.Experience: Two (2) years in an accounting role.Any equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge:Considerable knowledge of the principles and procedures of accounting; considerable knowledge of research methods and statistical analysis; considerable knowledge of modern office methods, practices, procedures, and equipment.Skills: Skilled in standard Accounting software including Microsoft Office, Excel, 10-key calculator, etc.Abilities:Ability to apply modern accounting principles and procedures to government situations; ability to keep complex financial records and to prepare financial reports; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the general public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

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