Henry County Government
The purpose of this position is to perform advanced professional level financial accounting and reporting functions in a designated department. Incumbents are assigned multiple accounts or accounting functions, or to a large department, and can handle all but the most complex accounting functions independently.
Performs accounting functions for assigned accounts; enters and posts financial data; prepares and approves journal entries; reconciles accounts; performs calculations and enters data into computer systems; research errors and makes corrections as required; prepares tax forms; maintains financial records; and prepares and submits related reports as required.
Prepares and maintains comprehensive files and documentation for assigned funds and account groups, ensuring compliance with approved policies and procedures, generally accepted governmental accounting principles, and applicable regulatory standards.
Receives and disburses funds; receives cash, credit cards, checks, or other financial instruments; prepares and processes receipts and invoices; documents the receipt of funds into appropriate database; depending on area of assignment, processes, and/or approves payments and communicates financial transactions to appropriate entities.
Processes a variety of accounts payable documentation; receives, reviews and verifies invoices, purchase orders, requests for payment, refunds, sales taxes, travel reimbursements, etc., for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization; enters data into accounting system for payment; prints, verifies, submits for signature(s), and sends payments to vendors.
Processes accounts receivable documentation: processes and posts payments received for taxes, utilities, other services, or fees; reviews receipts, escrow accounts, and other financial reports; records and reconciles to general ledger accounts; prepares journal entries; makes corrections or adjustments as needed; prepares spreadsheets; and reviews and reconciles reports.
Processes and prepares employee payroll; reviews/enters hours, disability time, salary information, payroll deductions, and other data; processes special payments, contributions, deductions, garnishments, and withholdings; processes local, state, and federal tax deductions and payments; verifies accuracy of register against system data; makes corrections as needed; prepares materials for Internal Revenue Service filings; prepares year-end payroll processing for W2's, 1099’s, quarterly tax and wage, and related reports; and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal payroll and tax regulations.
Receives, troubleshoots, and resolves advanced issues and concerns that arise; identifies discrepancies and errors in area of assignment and takes action to rectify as needed; collaborates with other departments to resolve issues; keeps leadership up to date on status of errors and concerns as well as any steps taken to correct such matters.
Leads projects and initiatives, such as system upgrades or process improvements; works with contractors, other employees, or vendors as needed to complete projects and initiatives; offers ideas and suggestions to leadership on how to implement new projects and initiatives and gives advice on best practices based on current operations.
Provides direction, guidance, and training to new staff in area of assignment; prepares training materials and ensures staff has the tools necessary to learn area of assignment; advises new staff of operational procedures within area of assignment; works with supervisor to address any concerns regarding progress during training.
Reconciles bank statements for assigned accounts; prepares journal entries to general ledger from bank reconciliations to reflect interest income, bank charges, or other adjustments; and contacts bank personnel to coordinate needed corrections.
Participates in year-end closing processes for assigned accounts and in preparation for annual audit; assists internal and external auditors; provides requested data, reports, and/or other items to ensure the completion and accuracy of annual audits.
Ensures all work activities are in compliance with local, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes, and per established procedures; receives and reviews various
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Performs accounting functions for assigned accounts; enters and posts financial data; prepares and approves journal entries; reconciles accounts; performs calculations and enters data into computer systems; research errors and makes corrections as required; prepares tax forms; maintains financial records; and prepares and submits related reports as required.
Prepares and maintains comprehensive files and documentation for assigned funds and account groups, ensuring compliance with approved policies and procedures, generally accepted governmental accounting principles, and applicable regulatory standards.
Receives and disburses funds; receives cash, credit cards, checks, or other financial instruments; prepares and processes receipts and invoices; documents the receipt of funds into appropriate database; depending on area of assignment, processes, and/or approves payments and communicates financial transactions to appropriate entities.
Processes a variety of accounts payable documentation; receives, reviews and verifies invoices, purchase orders, requests for payment, refunds, sales taxes, travel reimbursements, etc., for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization; enters data into accounting system for payment; prints, verifies, submits for signature(s), and sends payments to vendors.
Processes accounts receivable documentation: processes and posts payments received for taxes, utilities, other services, or fees; reviews receipts, escrow accounts, and other financial reports; records and reconciles to general ledger accounts; prepares journal entries; makes corrections or adjustments as needed; prepares spreadsheets; and reviews and reconciles reports.
Processes and prepares employee payroll; reviews/enters hours, disability time, salary information, payroll deductions, and other data; processes special payments, contributions, deductions, garnishments, and withholdings; processes local, state, and federal tax deductions and payments; verifies accuracy of register against system data; makes corrections as needed; prepares materials for Internal Revenue Service filings; prepares year-end payroll processing for W2's, 1099’s, quarterly tax and wage, and related reports; and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal payroll and tax regulations.
Receives, troubleshoots, and resolves advanced issues and concerns that arise; identifies discrepancies and errors in area of assignment and takes action to rectify as needed; collaborates with other departments to resolve issues; keeps leadership up to date on status of errors and concerns as well as any steps taken to correct such matters.
Leads projects and initiatives, such as system upgrades or process improvements; works with contractors, other employees, or vendors as needed to complete projects and initiatives; offers ideas and suggestions to leadership on how to implement new projects and initiatives and gives advice on best practices based on current operations.
Provides direction, guidance, and training to new staff in area of assignment; prepares training materials and ensures staff has the tools necessary to learn area of assignment; advises new staff of operational procedures within area of assignment; works with supervisor to address any concerns regarding progress during training.
Reconciles bank statements for assigned accounts; prepares journal entries to general ledger from bank reconciliations to reflect interest income, bank charges, or other adjustments; and contacts bank personnel to coordinate needed corrections.
Participates in year-end closing processes for assigned accounts and in preparation for annual audit; assists internal and external auditors; provides requested data, reports, and/or other items to ensure the completion and accuracy of annual audits.
Ensures all work activities are in compliance with local, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes, and per established procedures; receives and reviews various
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