Cobb County Government Looking for Accountant III at Marietta, Georgia Full Time

This position will be assigned to the Cobb County Water System to perform accounting functions.

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers: confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers; assists with complex/problem situations and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; and assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.

Performs accounting functions for assigned accounts and reports: enters and posts financial data; prepares journal entries; reconciles accounts; balances reports; calculates data and enters data into computer systems; researches errors and makes corrections as required; generates reports; maintains financial records; prepares tax forms; and submits mandatory reports.

Maintains accounting records for County funds: analyzes general ledger accounts for accuracy and appropriateness of transactions; reviews cash receipts and deposits, as well as journal, for accuracy; and performs monthly closeout of general ledger.

Assists in preparing the annual budget: participates in forecasting revenues, capital requirements and cash flow management for all funds; compares data and recommends appropriate adjustments; checks, balances, and verifies completed budget requests; and provides technical and analytical support as needed.

Assists auditors in completing annual and periodic audits; prepares audit schedules; determines accrual balances; compiles data for notes and schedules; reviews all general ledger and subledger entries for accuracy; tests audit trails; and obtains information, retrieves records, prepares reports, and provides other assistance as needed for auditors.

Assists in recommending and implementing financial and audit procedures; reviews efficiency and effectiveness of financial methods, processes, and procedures; makes recommendations for improvements; and provides technical assistance to other employees regarding financial and audit procedures.

Participates in special projects as assigned: researches, compiles and prepares reports; analyzes data and makes recommendations; serves on committees; and submits all mandated reports to regulatory agencies or others as required.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations: maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; and attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; supplemented by three years of professional level experience in financial accounting and reporting; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.