ACCOUNTANT III » EltasJobs

Description

Amended: 1/09/17
9/22/17
9/15/17

Under general direction, performs the most difficult accounting and auditing work; may supervise staff engaged in departmental accounting, auditing and clerical functions.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the lead level in the Accountant series and is distinguished from Accountant II by the level of knowledge and skill required including the degree of difficulty of work performed. The emphasis on essential functions performed may vary according to assignment. Accountant III may conduct and supervise audits for the Auditor Controller-County Clerk’s, Office, or may have responsibility for accounting activities in a County department.

Essential Functions

Conducts field audits of County departments and other agencies as assigned.
Prepares and reviews cost allocation plans.
Reviews and verifies year end revenue and expenditure accruals and depreciation schedules.
Performs financial monitoring of contracted service providers.
Plans, performs, supervises and reviews a variety of accounting or auditing activities.
Prepares reports and recommends improvements in general and cost accounting and audit systems.
Assists with accounting and/or auditing program implementation.
Provides supervision, direction, and training to subordinate accountants and other personnel; evaluates the job performance of subordinates.
Analyzes division or departmental workloads and work flow and recommends redistribution of work assignments.
Prepares a variety of complex reports involving statistics, legal requirements, cost and general accounting, and auditing.
Prepares periodic financial statements/cost and written reports and/or assists in the preparation of the County’s annual comprehensive financial statement.
May prepare the departmental budget and monitor revenues and expenditures.
May confer with county officials and departmental personnel on accounting and auditing matters.
Operates a personal computer using a variety of software applications including accounting, spreadsheet, word processing, and database applications as well as task specific applications.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Performs other related duties as required.

Employment Standards

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field. If the major has been in a field other than accounting, at least 15 semester or 25 quarter units of college level accounting courses must have been completed

Evidence of having passed all four parts of the Uniform Certified Public Accountant examination

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant certificate,

AND

Three (3) years of progressively responsible general accounting and/or auditing experience or two (2) years of experience in governmental accounting and/or auditing.

Possession of an active California Certified Public Accountant certificate shall be considered equivalent to one year of general accounting/auditing experience, if not used to satisfy the education requirements.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain proof of vehicle insurance may be required of some positions.

Applicants must attach a copy of their degree or transcripts to their application or it may not be accepted.