Citrus County Government is hiring: Accountant in Virginia
Citrus County Government, Virginia, MN, United States, 55792
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General Description
Join Our Team as an Accountant – King William County Government
Are you a detail-oriented and motivated accounting professional looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? King William County is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Finance Department. This position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the County’s financial operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in governmental accounting, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to public service.
Essential Functions
Prepares routine to complex financial reports and statements; assist with budget development, monitoring, and reporting; performs research, analysis and interpretation of financial information and makes efficiency recommendations; and performs audits as appropriate. Reviews, monitors, and analyzes payroll and/or accounts such as receivables, payables and fixed assets for accuracy; verifies account codes, transaction amounts and other related data. Processes expenditure and revenue transfer requests and prepares journal entries to revenue and expenditures in general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
Reconciles general ledger account balances with the county's systems; research financial records and makes appropriation transfers; prepares journal vouchers as appropriate. Responsible for the review of grant agreements received from multiple federal and state agencies; monitors the grant contract, program income and financial affairs for compliance and conformity. Monitors grant expenditures and revenues and ensure compliance with prescribed grantor requirements and makes efficiency recommendations.
Prepares various financial reports, statements and cash flow reports; statement of financial condition; capital asset values and depreciation; capital projects report on expenditures; depreciation schedule and balance sheets as required to comply with local, state and federal regulations throughout the year.
Assists in the development and updating of accounting systems and prepares specialized financial reports and statements as needed; may assist in the research, analysis, and development of annual budget data; and provide assistance to internal and external auditors in auditing financial statements and records.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Accounting – Knowledge of accounting principles and practices to include grant account administration. Considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Customer Service — Considerable knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Computer Skills - Utilizes a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and related software to effectively complete a variety of financial tasks with reasonable speed and accuracy.
Required Skills
Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees at all levels, accounting representatives from all departments, and outside agencies. Effectively responds to and resolves difficult inquiries and disputes.
Time Management - Plans and organizes daily work routine. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Implements work activities in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
Required Abilities
Financial Management – Ability to perform difficult arithmetic, algebraic, and statistical applications to perform financial transactions. Ability to employ accounting principles and practices in the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Communication – Ability to effectively communicate ideas and proposals verbally and in writing, to include the preparation of detailed reports which include numerical information and statistics. Ability to handle a variety of financial issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner. Ability to listen and understand information and ideas being presented verbally and in writing.
Education, Training, and Experience
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance or a related field with course work equivalent to a major concentration in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 3-5 years of experience in accounting is preferred. Prior experience working in local government is preferred.
An acceptable general background checks to include a local and state criminal history check and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
At King William County, we believe our people are our greatest strength. That’s why we’re committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being, empowers your growth, and helps you thrive both inside and outside of work. From health and wellness programs to professional development opportunities, our benefits are designed with you in mind—because when you succeed, we all do.
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Retirement
You are required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be automatic pre-tax payroll deduction.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Annual and Sick Leave)
- Thirteen (13) Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- AFLAC - Voluntary insurance benefits to help you cover out of pocket expenses.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development Opportunities
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
- I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
- Yes
- No
What is your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral Degree
Do you have a degree in Accounting?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience working in accounting?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, how many years of experience do you have working in accounting?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 - 2 years of experience
- 3 - 4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
What automated financial systems do you currently use, or have you used in past? If you have not used any automated financial systems, enter N/A.
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Do you have experience working with Edmunds financial software?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience using Excel?
- Yes
- No
Please rate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel. (Applicants may be subject to a skills assessment.)
- Not Proficient
- Beginner (Basic spreadsheets)
- Intermediate (functions, pivot tables, etc.)
- Advanced (power query, power pivot, etc.)
- Required Question
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
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