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Accountant II
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Forsyth County Government The purpose of this classification is to conduct general accounting and financial activities involving accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, journal entries, bank reconciliation, maintenance of records, budget preparation and other financial activities. Essential Functions: Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals; Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; Coordinates all banking activities for the county: setups and maintains accounts; serves as a liaison to bank representatives; performs wire and book transfers; analyzes bank service charges; Maintains general ledger; prepares and edits journal entries and reviews entries prepared by other staff; Assists in preparation of monthly financial reports and budget reports; Researches general ledger problems and makes corrections as appropriate; Assists auditors in conducting annual/periodic audits; Assists in preparation of annual budgets for county departments; Processes a variety of documentation associated with department operations; Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, banking personnel, insurance agents, vendors, the public, state/federal agencies, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed; Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, or closely related field; Supplemented by two (2) years of professional accounting experience involving governmental accounting, general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and personal computer operations; Benefits Provided By Forsyth County To Full-time Employees: Personal Leave Accrual:
20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period (0-4 years), 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period (5-14 years), 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period (15+ years); Observed Holidays:
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2); Medical Insurance:
choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente; Dental Insurance:
two dental plans from Delta Dental; Vision Insurance:
office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts; Basic Life & AD&D Insurance:
term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee; Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term:
100% paid by Forsyth County; Retirement Plan (401K):
fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually;
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Accountant II
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Forsyth County Government The purpose of this classification is to conduct general accounting and financial activities involving accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, journal entries, bank reconciliation, maintenance of records, budget preparation and other financial activities. Essential Functions: Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals; Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; Coordinates all banking activities for the county: setups and maintains accounts; serves as a liaison to bank representatives; performs wire and book transfers; analyzes bank service charges; Maintains general ledger; prepares and edits journal entries and reviews entries prepared by other staff; Assists in preparation of monthly financial reports and budget reports; Researches general ledger problems and makes corrections as appropriate; Assists auditors in conducting annual/periodic audits; Assists in preparation of annual budgets for county departments; Processes a variety of documentation associated with department operations; Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, banking personnel, insurance agents, vendors, the public, state/federal agencies, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed; Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, or closely related field; Supplemented by two (2) years of professional accounting experience involving governmental accounting, general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and personal computer operations; Benefits Provided By Forsyth County To Full-time Employees: Personal Leave Accrual:
20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period (0-4 years), 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period (5-14 years), 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period (15+ years); Observed Holidays:
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2); Medical Insurance:
choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente; Dental Insurance:
two dental plans from Delta Dental; Vision Insurance:
office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts; Basic Life & AD&D Insurance:
term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee; Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term:
100% paid by Forsyth County; Retirement Plan (401K):
fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually;
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