Duties
- Prepares interim and annual balance sheets and income statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Prepares adjusting entries to correct or close accounts maintained.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with appropriate fiscal staff of County departments and assists them with accounting/finance matters as needed.
- Understands the goals and objectives of assigned tasks and informs Manager or Assistant Manager of progress or problems.
- Keeps abreast of new accounting standards and County developments which affect the financials.
- Special research projects as assigned.
- Performs other related duties as required or requested.
Knowledge
- Accounting systems (JD Edwards a plus) and governmental accounting.
- Closing procedures and financial preparation.
- Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint is required.
- Linking data between excel files and familiarity with excel formulas, in particular the SumiF, SumProduct, and VLookup formulas is desired.
Abilities
- Work independently.
- Be organized and detail oriented.
- Respond to changing priorities and accomplish a multitude of tasks in a timely fashion without close supervision.
- Use Microsoft Access and Publisher is a plus.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance AND one (1) to two (2) years’ experience in a professional setting. Education must include a minimum of 12 credit hours in accounting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.
Residency
Allegheny County within 1 year.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.