About the Department

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

Accountant II performs government accounting and fiscal analysis in the preparation, maintenance, analysis, and verification of the County’s fiscal and accounting records; analyzes and reconciles accounts; prepares journal entries and financial statements, and performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Maintain a variety of ledgers and journals by analyzing and balancing accounts, reviewing balance sheets, revenue and expenditure/expense ledgers, and financial statements for unusual fluctuations, and resolving discrepancies.
Assist with the preparation of annual and interim financial statements and reports for all funds.
Assist independent auditors in researching data or entering adjustments as required.
Assist with the compilation of the Tentative and Final budgets for the County of Elko and its unincorporated towns and districts and provide budget information to County departments on a timely basis.
Analyze and reconcile accounts and prepare appropriate journal entries, balancing with cash/bank accounts, and coordinating with County payroll function as necessary.
Review fiscal records to insure proper disbursement of funds to different accounts.
Monitor all vouchers entered for payment, checking for accuracy and completeness.
Assist with the analysis and approval of fund transfers and ensure that they meet program and legal requirements.
Reconcile and analyze grants and record related receivables and deferrals.
Assist with analyzing general ledgers, revenue and expenditure/expense reports, and budget reports for accuracy and required procedures.
Assist with reviewing and evaluating County and special district accounting systems to determine the need for new systems or revision of existing systems.
Responsible for updating and balancing the fixed asset accounting system, including verification of department inventory lists and new purchases.
Monitor the maintenance and processing of utility billings, deletions, and collections.
Complete year-end schedules, notes, and other items relating to the year-end audit.
Compile information for State financial reports.
Perform other clerical and administrative support duties as required.
Monitors compilation of 1099's on an annual basis for accuracy and completeness.
Comply with Elko County policies and Department Procedures.
Accurately completes work assignments in a timely manner.
Advise supervisor of project/work status.
Communicates tactfully, both orally and in writing, with co-workers and the general public.
Listens carefully and responds appropriately.
Operates computers, using appropriate software in fiscal analysis and reporting.

Position Duties

High School Diploma or equivalent
Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities
Must maintain a valid Nevada driver's license

Minimum Qualifications

An employee in this position must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:

Knowledge

Maintain a variety of ledgers and journals by analyzing and balancing accounts, reviewing balance sheets, revenue and expenditure/expense legers, and financial statements for unusual fluctuations, and resolving discrepancies.
Assist with preparation of annual and interim financial statements and reports for all funds.
Assist independent auditors in researching data or entering adjustments as required.
Assist with compilation of the Tentative and Final budgets for the County of Elko and its unincorporated towns and districts and provide budget information to County departments on a timely basis.
Analyze and reconcile accounts and prepare appropriate journal entries, balancing with cash/bank accounts, and coordinating with County payroll function as necessary.
Review fiscal records to insure proper disbursement of funds to different accounts.
Monitor all vouchers entered for payment, checking for accuracy and completeness.
Assist with the analysis and approval of fund transfers and ensure that they meet program and legal requirements.
Reconcile and analyze grants and record related receivables and deferrals.
Assist with analyzing general ledgers, revenue and expenditure/expense reports, and budget reports for accuracy and required procedures.
Assist with reviewing and evaluating County and special district accounting systems to determine the need for new systems or revision of existing systems.
Responsible for the updating and balancing the fixed asset accounting system, including verification of department inventory lists and new purchases.
Monitor the maintenance and processing of utility billings, deletions, and collections.
Complete year-end schedules, notes, and other items relating to the year-end audit.
Compile information for State financial reports.
Perform other clerical and administrative support duties as required.
Monitors compilation of 1099's on an annual basis for accuracy and completeness.
Comply with Elko County policies and Department Procedures.
Accurately completes work assignments in a timely manner.
Advise supervisor of project / work status.
Communicates tactfully, both orally and in writing, with co-workers and the general public.
Listens carefully and responds appropriately.
Operates computers, using appropriate software in fiscal analysis and reporting.

Skills

Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills especially in dealing with the public.
Understanding and carrying out complex written and oral communications.
Managing time effectively.
Entering data and typing with speed and accuracy.
Applying basic accounting concepts. Making and verifying arithmetical computations with accuracy and speed.
Using the tools and equipment listed below.

Abilities

Perform technical accounting work.
Prepare statements and reports for a variety of sources.
Analyze and evaluate financial data, researching and gathering appropriate information to resolve problems.
Analyze, develop, and modify financial recordkeeping procedures.
Research and understand County Codes, Nevada Revised Statutes, resolutions, and minutes.
Solve problems, which may arise in a timely manner.
Work independently and follow oral and written instructions.
Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors, city, county, state and federal officials and the public as needed. Dealing with problems courteously and tactfully.

Other Qualifications

An employee in this position must meet the following physical requirements upon application:

Work is performed in an office setting.
Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 15 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Environment is generally clean with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, noise, or odors.
Tools and equipment used include a personal computer, printer, scanner, telephone, calculator, 10-key adding machine, copy machine, fax machine, postage machine, multi-line phone, and other associated office equipment.

Elko County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

In compliance with applicable laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations.