Job Description
JOB Mohave County Finance Department is looking to hire an Accountant Senior located in Kingman, AZ.We are located at 700 W. Beale Street, Kingman, AZ.Salary Range: Accountant Range 18 Steps 1-8 $26.93 - $33.12Accountant Senior Range 20 Steps 1-8$29.69 - $36.51 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (Majority of Weekends and holidays off) - May be required at times to work weekends when fiscal year is ending and/or department needs.About us: Promoting and safeguarding Mohave County’s financial integrity through transparent, accountable stewardship of public funds, while serving as a trusted financial representative of the Board of Supervisors and ensuring responsible management on behalf of the county’s citizens.Proud To Offer: Paid Time Off (PTO): 11 Paid Holidays.End of Year PTO Buyback (optional).Retirement Benefits: Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).Contribution rate of 12.00% with 100% Employer Match starting on first day.Deferred Compensations Programs (optional)Comprehensive Wellness Program: Low-cost, high-value health care plans for you and your family that include Medical, Dental, Vision.24/7 Virtual Care including Onsite Health Screening EventsMarketplace DiscountsOnsite Gyms or Gym Membership StipendEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Wellness ProgramBasic Life, Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurances with additional voluntary benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans. Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA-includes Dependent Care). EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Develops department and county-wide policies and procedures relating to internal financial controls.Reviews and analyzes internal accounting systems, practices and procedures and prepares recommendations for improvements or corrective actions.Provides technical assistance to Accountant(s) in the development and completion of schedules and reports.Develops long- and short-range financial forecasts.Performs a variety of financial analysis related to general government operations including, but not limited to, cost accounting, cost allocation, direct and indirect cost allocation, user fee analysis, statistical analysis, and analysis of long-term financial alternatives.Prepares periodic financial reports.Performs county-wide internal audits and prepares related reports.Provides advice and assistance to diverse county functions to ensure compliance with county policy, statutory requirements and generally accepted accounting principles, and government accounting procedures.Monitors state and federal grant revenues and expenditures.Monitors Special District project accounts.Prepares the Annual Financial Report.Special Job Requirements Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Principles, theories, practices, and concepts of accounting including cost accounting, governmental accounting, enterprise accounting and accounting analysis procedures.Accounting principles, theory and practices and application, preferably in governmental settings.Fiscal administration and budgetary practices.Financial accounting, analysis, reporting and auditing practices.GAAP and accounting practices.Modern office procedures and practices, including record keeping and data security methods and techniques.Private and municipal accounting and data processing systems.Conducting critical analyses.Conducting research.Reconciling accounts.Preparing complex financial reports and documentation.Coordinating fiscal activities, interpreting, and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards.Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.Review, prepare and analyze accounting transactions, to establish accounting procedures within established guidelines and to prepare financial statements and technical reports in accordance with varying regulations and reporting requirements.Analyze, audit, and interpret accounting records, financial statements, computer printouts and reports of financial and accounting systems for completeness and accuracy.Gather and to analyze appropriate relevant data and prepare and present clear, concise, and accurate reports and related information.