PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this job is to maintain current and accurate accounting records for all Glynn County financial transactions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Processes documentation pertaining to payroll for county employees; reviews timesheets for accuracy, processes payroll updates and changes; enters all payroll deductions, direct deposits, and adjustments to pay; assists in payroll processing bi-weekly in various aspects; processes child support payments, garnishments, levies, or other mandatory payments related to payroll. Prepares bank reconciliations, payroll reconciliations and files state and federal payroll reports and taxes.
Reconciles accounts for the nature and accuracy of transactions and prepares journal entries for the general ledger.
Performs a variety of general accounting functions, such as preparing journal entries, balancing accounts, researching financial discrepancies, correcting errors, and submitting mandatory reports.
Prepares special reports and financial analyses at the request of management.
Assists in preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Provides technical assistance to other departments by setting up or proposing improvements to their financial management procedures.
Assists auditors by preparing work papers and schedules and analyzing account balances.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, time sheets, grant documents, audit reports, bank charges reports, bank interest reports, bank statements, financial reports, accounting guidelines, policies, procedures, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, accounting, email, and other software programs; performs basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, ink, or toner.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, state/federal agencies, auditors, banking personnel, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.
Maintains confidentiality of departmental issues and documentation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in accounting with a minimum of three years accounting experience required or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Thorough knowledge of payroll processing, FLSA regulations and federal and state reporting requirements highly preferred. Must be proficient in use of Excel, to include formula creation, pivot tables, conditional formatting, and analytics.

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