County of Lake
ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR I
Under direct supervision, learns and performs a variety of accounting, fiscal analysis, and auditing work in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of County fiscal records and financial transactions; learns and applies County fiscal policies, procedures, and systems; and performs related duties as assigned.
Performs complex accounting and auditing work in the establishment and maintenance of County fiscal records.
Maintains a variety of ledgers and journals.
Reviews fiscal records to ensure proper disbursement of funds.
Tracks grant funds and consolidates data.
Maintains and balances revenue information.
Audits financial records and prepares information for outside audits.
Prepares a variety of financial reports and statements.
Assists with the development and control of budget information.
Performs special financial analysis assignments.
Coordinates balancing of cash accounts with the banks and other responsible county departments.
Coordinates posting of journal entries.
Reconciles problem accounts.
Oversees contract administration.
Provides lead direction, work coordination, and training as assigned.
Serves as a liaison with other government agencies, auditors, and the public.
Researches, interprets, and complies with all County accounting policies, generally accepted accounting principles, reporting requirements, and rules and regulations of governmental accounting across multiple functions.
Advises and assists a variety of fiscal managers, analysts, and accounting staff in other departments.
Prepares and provides documentation for the annual audits.
Performs verification of draft financial audit reports.
Adjusts entries, after verification, as requested in audit reports.
Provides County staff with a variety of information regarding fiscal processes and procedures.
Assists with coordination of property tax fiscal accounting with the Assessor’s Office and Tax Collector’s Office, as necessary.
May maintain and update the general ledger.
May assist with payroll functions, as needed.
Performs related duties as assigned.
ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR II
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of accounting, fiscal analysis, and auditing work in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of County fiscal records and financial transactions; interprets and applies County fiscal policies, procedures, and systems; provides lead direction, work coordination, and training for other staff; and performs related duties as assigned.
Performs the complex accounting and auditing work in the establishment and maintenance of County fiscal records.
Maintains a variety of ledgers and journals.
Reviews fiscal records to ensure proper disbursement of funds.
Tracks grant funds and consolidates data.
Maintains and balances revenue information.
Audits financial records and prepares information for outside audits.
Prepares a variety of financial reports and statements.
Assists with the development and control of budget information.
Performs special financial analysis assignments.
Coordinates balancing of cash accounts with the banks and other responsible county departments.
Coordinates posting of journal entries.
Reconciles problem accounts.
Oversees contract administration.
Provides lead direction, work coordination, and training as assigned.
Serves as a liaison with other government agencies, auditors, and the public.
Interprets and applies all county accounting policies, generally accepted accounting principles and all rules and regulations of governmental accounting across multiple functions.
Advises and assists a variety of fiscal managers, analysts, and accounting staff in other departments.
Prepares and provides documentation for the annual audits.
Performs verification of draft financial audit reports.
Adjusts entries, after verification, as requested in audit reports.
Provides other County staff with a variety of information regarding fiscal processes and procedures.
Assists with coordination of property tax fiscal accounting with the Assessor’s Office and Tax Collector’s Office, as necessary.
Performs some coordination responsibilities regarding the county’s computerized financial management, payroll, and tax systems.
May maintain and update the general ledger.
May prepare annual County/department cost allocation plans.
May assist with payroll functions, as needed.
Performs related duties as assigned.
ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR SENIOR
Under general direction, performs a variety of the most complex accounting, fiscal analysis, and auditing work in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of county fiscal records and financial transactions; interprets and applies county fiscal policies and procedures; provides lead direction, work coordination and training for other staff; and performs related duties as assigned.
Performs the most complex accounting and auditing work in the establishment and maintenance of County fiscal records.
Maintains a variety of ledgers and journals.
Reviews fiscal records to ensure proper disbursement of funds.
Tracks grant funds and consolidates data.
Maintains and balances revenue information.
Audits financial records and prepares information for outside audits.
Prepares a variety of financial reports and statements.
Assists with the development and control of budget information.
Performs special financial analysis assignments.
Coordinates balancing of cash accounts with the banks and other responsible county departments.
Coordinates posting of journal entries.
Reconciles problem accounts.
Oversees contract administration.
Provides lead direction, work coordination, and training as assigned.
Serves as a liaison with other government agencies, auditors, and the public.
Interprets and applies all county accounting policies, generally accepted accounting principles and all rules and regulations of governmental accounting across multiple functions.
Advises and assists a variety of fiscal managers, analysts, and accounting staff in other departments.
Prepares and provides documentation for the annual audits.
Performs verification of draft financial audit reports.
Performs adjusting entries, after verification, as requested in audit reports.
Provides other county staff with a variety of information regarding fiscal processes and procedures.
Performs some coordination responsibilities regarding the county’s computerized financial management, payroll, and tax systems.
May maintain and update the general ledger.
May prepare annual county/department cost allocation plans.
May assist with payroll functions, as needed.
May assist with coordination of property tax fiscal accounting with the Assessor’s Office and Tax Collector’s Office, as necessary.
Performs related duties as assigned.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EDUCATION
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant license is highly desirable.
Associate degree in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a closely related field (or equivalent through a 60‑unit accounting certificate).
One (1) year of full‑time experience for Accountant‑Auditor I; two (2) years for Accountant‑Auditor II; four (4) years for Accountant‑Auditor Senior.
Additional directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of public and governmental accounting, budgeting, auditing, federal, state, and local laws, bank reconciliation, and state and local statutes. Ability to perform accounting, auditing, and financial transaction work; apply GAAP and GASB; prepare and analyze financial reports; lead and train staff; and maintain accurate fiscal records under pressure.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND ADA INFORMATION
Typical office environment with exposure to extreme temperatures, loud noise, chemicals, and occasional travel. Work includes repetitive motion, lifting (up to 25 pounds), and performing tasks such as stacking, carrying, and using office equipment. Positions may require sitting, stooping, kneeling, walking, and lifting. Background checks may be required.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
All employees may be designated as Disaster Service Workers during a declared emergency and may be required to perform emergency services as directed by the department or County.
EEO AND ADA STATEMENTS
County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities.
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Under direct supervision, learns and performs a variety of accounting, fiscal analysis, and auditing work in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of County fiscal records and financial transactions; learns and applies County fiscal policies, procedures, and systems; and performs related duties as assigned.
Performs complex accounting and auditing work in the establishment and maintenance of County fiscal records.
Maintains a variety of ledgers and journals.
Reviews fiscal records to ensure proper disbursement of funds.
Tracks grant funds and consolidates data.
Maintains and balances revenue information.
Audits financial records and prepares information for outside audits.
Prepares a variety of financial reports and statements.
Assists with the development and control of budget information.
Performs special financial analysis assignments.
Coordinates balancing of cash accounts with the banks and other responsible county departments.
Coordinates posting of journal entries.
Reconciles problem accounts.
Oversees contract administration.
Provides lead direction, work coordination, and training as assigned.
Serves as a liaison with other government agencies, auditors, and the public.
Researches, interprets, and complies with all County accounting policies, generally accepted accounting principles, reporting requirements, and rules and regulations of governmental accounting across multiple functions.
Advises and assists a variety of fiscal managers, analysts, and accounting staff in other departments.
Prepares and provides documentation for the annual audits.
Performs verification of draft financial audit reports.
Adjusts entries, after verification, as requested in audit reports.
Provides County staff with a variety of information regarding fiscal processes and procedures.
Assists with coordination of property tax fiscal accounting with the Assessor’s Office and Tax Collector’s Office, as necessary.
May maintain and update the general ledger.
May assist with payroll functions, as needed.
Performs related duties as assigned.
ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR II
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of accounting, fiscal analysis, and auditing work in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of County fiscal records and financial transactions; interprets and applies County fiscal policies, procedures, and systems; provides lead direction, work coordination, and training for other staff; and performs related duties as assigned.
Performs the complex accounting and auditing work in the establishment and maintenance of County fiscal records.
Maintains a variety of ledgers and journals.
Reviews fiscal records to ensure proper disbursement of funds.
Tracks grant funds and consolidates data.
Maintains and balances revenue information.
Audits financial records and prepares information for outside audits.
Prepares a variety of financial reports and statements.
Assists with the development and control of budget information.
Performs special financial analysis assignments.
Coordinates balancing of cash accounts with the banks and other responsible county departments.
Coordinates posting of journal entries.
Reconciles problem accounts.
Oversees contract administration.
Provides lead direction, work coordination, and training as assigned.
Serves as a liaison with other government agencies, auditors, and the public.
Interprets and applies all county accounting policies, generally accepted accounting principles and all rules and regulations of governmental accounting across multiple functions.
Advises and assists a variety of fiscal managers, analysts, and accounting staff in other departments.
Prepares and provides documentation for the annual audits.
Performs verification of draft financial audit reports.
Adjusts entries, after verification, as requested in audit reports.
Provides other County staff with a variety of information regarding fiscal processes and procedures.
Assists with coordination of property tax fiscal accounting with the Assessor’s Office and Tax Collector’s Office, as necessary.
Performs some coordination responsibilities regarding the county’s computerized financial management, payroll, and tax systems.
May maintain and update the general ledger.
May prepare annual County/department cost allocation plans.
May assist with payroll functions, as needed.
Performs related duties as assigned.
ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR SENIOR
Under general direction, performs a variety of the most complex accounting, fiscal analysis, and auditing work in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of county fiscal records and financial transactions; interprets and applies county fiscal policies and procedures; provides lead direction, work coordination and training for other staff; and performs related duties as assigned.
Performs the most complex accounting and auditing work in the establishment and maintenance of County fiscal records.
Maintains a variety of ledgers and journals.
Reviews fiscal records to ensure proper disbursement of funds.
Tracks grant funds and consolidates data.
Maintains and balances revenue information.
Audits financial records and prepares information for outside audits.
Prepares a variety of financial reports and statements.
Assists with the development and control of budget information.
Performs special financial analysis assignments.
Coordinates balancing of cash accounts with the banks and other responsible county departments.
Coordinates posting of journal entries.
Reconciles problem accounts.
Oversees contract administration.
Provides lead direction, work coordination, and training as assigned.
Serves as a liaison with other government agencies, auditors, and the public.
Interprets and applies all county accounting policies, generally accepted accounting principles and all rules and regulations of governmental accounting across multiple functions.
Advises and assists a variety of fiscal managers, analysts, and accounting staff in other departments.
Prepares and provides documentation for the annual audits.
Performs verification of draft financial audit reports.
Performs adjusting entries, after verification, as requested in audit reports.
Provides other county staff with a variety of information regarding fiscal processes and procedures.
Performs some coordination responsibilities regarding the county’s computerized financial management, payroll, and tax systems.
May maintain and update the general ledger.
May prepare annual county/department cost allocation plans.
May assist with payroll functions, as needed.
May assist with coordination of property tax fiscal accounting with the Assessor’s Office and Tax Collector’s Office, as necessary.
Performs related duties as assigned.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EDUCATION
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant license is highly desirable.
Associate degree in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a closely related field (or equivalent through a 60‑unit accounting certificate).
One (1) year of full‑time experience for Accountant‑Auditor I; two (2) years for Accountant‑Auditor II; four (4) years for Accountant‑Auditor Senior.
Additional directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of public and governmental accounting, budgeting, auditing, federal, state, and local laws, bank reconciliation, and state and local statutes. Ability to perform accounting, auditing, and financial transaction work; apply GAAP and GASB; prepare and analyze financial reports; lead and train staff; and maintain accurate fiscal records under pressure.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND ADA INFORMATION
Typical office environment with exposure to extreme temperatures, loud noise, chemicals, and occasional travel. Work includes repetitive motion, lifting (up to 25 pounds), and performing tasks such as stacking, carrying, and using office equipment. Positions may require sitting, stooping, kneeling, walking, and lifting. Background checks may be required.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
All employees may be designated as Disaster Service Workers during a declared emergency and may be required to perform emergency services as directed by the department or County.
EEO AND ADA STATEMENTS
County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities.
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