Account Analyst II

GRADE 2123
Pay Range $74,214 - $108,306

General Description

The purpose of this position is to perform advanced level financial work including financial reporting and budgeting, and supervise advanced financial and property tax operations throughout the Department of Finance. This career ladder professional class position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Duties & Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.

  • Responsible for supervising, directing, and evaluating assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals for high level accounting functions, budget, capital projects, contracts, financial reporting, and tax office.
  • Assists with the preparation of year-end financial statements and actively participate in standardization efforts to achieve compliance with GASB rules.
  • Assists with the preparation of the annual operating, capital, and sewer budgets
  • Develops policies and procedures for property tax operations and ensures that they are implemented
  • Reconciles and processes annual and supplemental tax billings
  • Manages the processing of various receipts and deposits
  • Reviews timely analysis of advanced financial and customer matters, and escalates matters to higher management as needed
  • Reviews timely analysis of advanced financial and customer matters, and escalates matters to higher management as needed
  • Be a resource to answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting federal and state regulations, GAAP and GASB requirements, county policies as well as a broad spectrum involving the area of interest and convey the knowledge to management.
  • Manages the capitalization and depreciation of fixed assets
  • Maintains all fixed asset controls and ensures adherence and implementation of federal and state regulations, county policies, GAAP and GASB standards for acquisitions, retention and disposition of fixed assets and associated records including donated assets.
  • Responsible for capital, operating and direct financial leases including applicable accounting and financial disclosure requirements.
  • Maintains an advanced degree of familiarity with all financial systems modules, including general ledger, accounts payable, tax, and utility billing, and other special projects software.
  • Maintains an advanced degree of familiarity with all financial systems modules, including general ledger, accounts payable, tax, and utility billing, and other special projects software.
  • Preforms and reviews account adjustments
  • Performs advanced analytical research and research
  • Acts as a liaison between State and local outside agencies to ensure compliance and adequate reporting
  • Acts as a liaison between State and local outside agencies to ensure compliance and adequate reporting
  • Reviews Request for Proposal and Request for Qualifications
  • Lead role in payroll processing, and reviews payroll entries and reports.
  • Performs in lead roles for special projects that are finance-related and may include working with multiple County departments and includes research and knowledge across a broad spectrum involving the area of interest.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field; supplemented by six (6) years of accounting experience in governmental accounting and two (2) years supervisory experience or combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Requirements

Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles with emphasis on governmental accounting; strong knowledge of audit and financial reporting practices; good knowledge of the State laws and regulations pertaining to the financial activities of County property taxes and related activities; strong ability to convey and correspond ideas to the public and present to leadership; strong ability to comprehend written contracts; strong ability to create and work with complex spreadsheets; strong ability to comprehend complex oral and written instructions; ability to multi-task; extensive knowledge of personal computers and various accounting applications; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, subordinates and the public; regular and timely attendance; performance of duties in a safe manner. Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background investigation. Direct deposit of pay required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects
  • Work requires fingering, and repetitive motions.
  • Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
  • Mental acuity is required to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
  • Physical attendance at work sites is required to perform manual tasks, provide immediate service to onsite customers, and supervise or interact with work groups.
  • Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Essential Functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Special Certifications and License Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
  • Graduate degree or CPA preferred

Notices

Kent County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), Kent County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is an employment at-will position.

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