Personnel Board of Jefferson County
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Accountants perform a variety of duties related to tracking financial information. These duties may include, but are not limited to maintaining accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), banking, general ledger (GL), grant, and/or budgetary accounts, ensuring compliance to federal, state, and local guidelines and laws (e.g., Generally Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)). In doing so, Accountants may process payments, produce transaction reports, oversee inventory, and facilitate the contract review process. Work is performed in an office setting and does not involve the direct supervision of others.
Qualifications:
At least an Associate’s Degree in Accounting or at least 12 semester hours in Accounting, including at least one intermediate-level accounting class (i.e., 300 level or above).
Work experience using Excel (e.g., formatting spreadsheets using formulas and logic).
Typical Work Schedule: Monday Friday 8am 5pm**
**Work schedules may vary depending on the requirements of the agency
Typical Benefits Provided by Agencies:
Paid vacation and sick leave Dental insurance
Generous holiday schedule Vision insurance
Medical insurance Retirement plan
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