Accountant B (General Sessions Court Clerk)

Position Summary

Works under limited supervision to perform advanced professional accounting work and related duties as assigned.   

Pay Grade: 52
Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education
 

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in accounting; AND
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Public Business Administration or related field; OR
• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
   

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains accounting records involving technical data.
• Assists with daily reconciliations of cash and credit card payments.
• Assists with monthly reconciliations of financial reports.
• Provides information for and assists with month-end and year-end closing.
• Prepares and submits Journal entries for approval.
• Assists with audits for various sections as directed.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed. 
   

KSA's

• Thorough knowledge of accounting theory and practices and auditing procedures.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Knowledge of budgeting; fiscal management and purchasing procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of supervision.
• Knowledge of the rules; regulations and contract requirements governing the agency's financial record-keeping operations and skills in applying them.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel; Access and Word and ability to learn the County's computerized financial systems.
• Ability to deal tactfully with the public and co-workers.
   

Special Requirements

• Must be proficient in all MS Office applications (Excel Word PowerPoint and Access) with mandatory advanced Excel spreadsheet experience including creating macros pivot tables and using VLOOKUP etc.
   

Disclaimer
This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
 

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer
All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment.  The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees.  This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department.  The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.