Ada County, ID Looking for Senior Accountant at United States, Idaho, Boise Full Time

$56,000+ DOE

Performs professional accounting work of a varied nature; performs the technical phases of accounting work dealing primarily with large scale accounting activities; provides technical assistance for hiring and recruiting process; acts as liaison for employees needing assistance with human resources; provides internal record keeping for personnel files and performs related duties as required. The position is located in the Juvenile Services Department.

• Reviews, develops and modifies specific parts of accounting procedures and processes in order to improve existing accounting methods and results;
• Assures conformity to policy and promotes methods to increase effectiveness in the performance of accounting transactions;
• Conducts special studies and makes analyses of various accounting and financial activities such as cost accounting analysis;
• Assists in the preparation of budgets and reviewing files by reconciling and balancing accounts and the development of accurate statements;
• Performs the coordination, auditing and reporting of all Federal and State grants by the development and documentation of financial data
• Manages review and processing of department contracts;
• Reviews and authorized department purchases and vouchers;
• Prepares special reports on selected financial matters in order to develop and analyze data for recommendations for the improvement of specific areas or functions;
• Develops audit guidelines and evaluates efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of operations by performing fiscal audits;
• Prepares financial reports on monthly, quarterly and yearly basis as required by the Auditor’s Office and as requested by the Director;
• Assists the director and division managers with day to day business operations, including technical assistance with recruiting, interviewing and hiring;
• Maintains personnel records for department files and assists with processing of performance reviews and other.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists the Finance Director in the performance of the essential functions of their position; and
• Performs related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Accounting or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

• Three (3) years of extensive and varied experience with accounting and/or auditing systems preferred;
• Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and budgeting theory, principles, techniques, and procedures;
• Knowledge of the application of governmental accounting, auditing, and budgeting rules;
• Knowledge of the principles of management and supervision;
• Skill in using personal computers and MS Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel, Word and Outlook;
• Ability to prepare complete complex financial statements and reports;
• Ability to train and evaluate the work of others;
• Ability to modify, design and implement accounting and budgeting systems;
• Ability to plan and assist in the design and/or modification of computerized financial systems;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing;
• Ability to analyze accounting systems and make suggestions for improvement;
• Ability to conduct audits of departmental programs;
• Ability to analyze laws, regulations and similar information;

• Ability to maintain confidentiality;

• Ability to make sound judgments and draw valid conclusions.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.;
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks.

DISCLAIMER:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required or individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.