Account Specialist
Job Summary
Under limited direction of management personnel, performs difficult and complex accounting and auditing duties. Provides assistance in the preparation and maintenance of budgets, financial reports and accounting records as well as independent judgment and problem solving skills to be fully exercised in relation to assigned areas of responsibility. Does related work as required.
Essential Functions:
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assist in the coordination of budget development; compile, prepare and analyze information and data related to income and expenditures.
- Coordinate communication between the business office and various District/County Office departments and personnel; provide information related to financial accounting procedures, account balances, budgets, records and related matters.
- Perform highly specialized accounting and budgetary functions.
- Conduct internal audits of financial accounts; assist outside auditors in conducting audits of financial records.
- Prepare various financial accounting and budget control documents, reports; prepare invoices for services provided to other agencies.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Related duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent with two years community college, trade or correspondence school, training in accounting procedures may be substituted by experience of a closely related nature.
If you meet the minimum requirements and are interested in applying for this position, you must apply online and attach the following documents to complete your application: one formal letter of interest, a resume and three professional letters of recommendation (preferably dated within the past year). Please be sure to include all of these documents along with your completed and submitted application by the deadline date. If you need assistance with this process, please call (209) 468-4995.