Senior Accountant- Health and Human Services

Job Summary

Performs professional accounting and financial tasks involving preparation, audit, and review of complex financial records and reports. Responsible for coordinating and performing various accounting functions for the county such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, general ledger, cash receipt reconciliations, etc. Provides support and training to other accounting personnel and county staff. Incumbents may specialize in a particular area of accounting and/or financial management.

Job Description

Prepares, analyzes, records, maintains, and reconciles complex financial transactions involving Health and Human Services funds. 



Maintains accounting ledgers by determining revenues and expenses, makes complex adjustments to accounts, initiates journal entries, and oversees month-end close processes.  



Assists HHS leadership and staff with accounting and financial matters; works collaboratively with others to create and enhance accounting systems and processes. 



Conducts system audits to review and ensure proper accounting measures and procedures are being followed.

 

Primary system expert for multiple ERP functions (Infor, SSIS Financial, CaseWorks, SCMID) including complex problem resolution with minimal assistance. 



Assists with system maintenance and analysis of financial records and accounts. 



Identifies process and/or control weaknesses and issues and initiates resolutions to address them. 



Designs and generates a variety of periodic and ad hoc reports, to include analysis of figures, audits of findings, and developing recommendations. 



Provides financial systems support to end-users. 



Ensures processing standards and deadlines are followed and adhered to. 



Monitors, ensures, and verifies payments and payment documentation occur in a correct and timely manner.



Implements and oversees procurement transactions and expense reporting processes. 



Reconciles accounts, databases, and month-end/year-end closing processes. 



Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with other employees, clients, vendors, and any other person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals. 



Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Requires the equivalency of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and two years of related accounting and financial systems experience. GL, AP or asset accounting and experience with Infor (Lawson) queries are highly desirable. Experience with ERP financial systems is highly desirable. Financial certifications e.g., CPA, GPFO are also desired. A reliable form of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities is required.

Supervisory Controls
The employee is under general guidance and direction from the Accounting Supervisor. Work is performed according to established department guidelines and procedures as well as accounting and auditing standards as determined by county, state, or federal regulations. The employee is expected to exercise considerable independent judgment in recommending, developing and implementing new work methods and procedures to improve tracking and record-keeping capabilities.

Core Competencies and Abilities
Customer Service - Delivers government services in a respectful, responsive, and solution-oriented manner.

Communication - Is always clear about what we're doing and why we're doing it.

Collaboration - Works with partners – communities, schools, faith groups, private business, and non-profit agencies – to see that services are not duplicated but rather are complimentary, aligned, and provided by the partners who can deliver the service most effectively.

Stewardship - Works proactively to make investments, guided by resident input, which will transform lives, communities, and government.

Empowerment - Works with individuals and families to affirm strengths, develop skills, restore hope, and promote self-reliance.

Resiliency - Fosters public preparedness and responds when families and communities face health and safety emergencies.

Innovation - Takes informed risks to deliver services more effectively and learns from successes and failures.

Knowledge – Knowledge of general accounting principles and techniques.

 

Knowledge of the fundamentals of governmental finance.

 

Knowledge of fiscal policies and budgetary procedures.

 

Knowledge of various accounting and finance software applications.

 

Knowledge of state and local guidelines related to accounting practices.

 

Abilities – Ability to analyze and audit financial and accounting reports.



Ability to maintain complex database systems including confidentiality of sensitive materials.

 

Ability to prepare and present written reports.

 

Ability to maintain complex financial records.

 

Ability to reconcile accounts and systems and identify and correct complex financial transaction errors.

 

Ability to recognize fraudulent transactions and to seek alternative verification methods to avoid hackers and fraud events from compromising county assets including reputation. 

Ability to make independent decisions concerning choice of procedures to follow; ability to work independent without close supervision.

 

Ability to make difficult computations accurately adhering to tight timelines.

 

Ability to identify control weaknesses and develop process improvements.

 

Ability to train others related to accounting procedures and financial systems.

 

Ability to speak, present, and interact in public arenas with composure, professionalism, and discretion.

 

Ability to recognize and maintain private and confidential records and data.

Ability to conceptualize complex problems and then envision and implement technical solutions to address them with limited assistance.

Ability to research, understand, and follow federal, state, and legal guidance related to financial topics.

Ability to use MS Office software and various accounting programs for the performance of essential duties.

 

Ability to use appropriate discretion in dealing with matters of a confidential nature.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
Typical characteristics of the regular, ongoing work environment of this position requires inside work, typically in an office setting.

Physical activities include sedentary to light work: Reaching, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Lifts and/or navigates up to 35 pounds on a routine basis in handling files and equipment necessary for performing the essential duties of the job.