Accountant II bei Chatham County Government, GA

About the Department

Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and have at least three (3) years of government accounting experience? Consider applying for Accountant II in the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court.

Position Duties

• Perform accounting work in a lead capacity to develop accounting procedures/techniques and provide lead direction, training, and work review to assigned accounting staff. 
• Participate in the annual budget preparation and administration; analyzes expenditures and prepare worksheets and summaries of budget data and trends
• Assist with the preparation of annual/periodic audits, obtain information, retrieve records, prepare reports, perform research and resolve problems with the annual audit, and provide other assistance as needed for the audits. 
• Review journal entries and reconcile bank accounts including reviewing and comparing general ledger, and bank statements for errors, preparing outstanding checklists, and preparing bank reconciliation reports. 
• Assist in preparing the year-end financial and quarterly reports, including reconciliation of accounts and funds, preparing financial notes and statements, and reviewing finalized reports for accuracy. 
• Research, interpret and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other professional accounting standards.
• Monitor AP processes until payments are completed and resolve issues with associated parties regarding PO, invoices, and payments
• Maintain records, files, and documentation related to accounting processes and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, and 
• At least three (3) years of government accounting experience, including proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Suite products; or 
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.