Financial Accountant – Cash, Investments, Financial Statements

SUMMARY ----------- In support of the Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s mission as guardians of public records and assets, this position is responsible for performing supervisory, technical, and analyticalworkin the preparation and maintenance ofaccountingrecords.Responsible forfund accountingactivities, includingmaintainingschedules/documentation coordinatingandrecordingdeposits,debtpayments and otherfinancialactivitiesaswellas reconcilingaccounts;preparing;and otheraccountingactivities relatedtothefunds. Responsible for bank reconciliations of the Board of County Commissioners. The incumbent is the lead with respect to financial statement preparation, including ensuring submission to the GFOA for the Excellence in Financial Reporting certificate. Works closely with the external auditors for year\-end supporting documentation. Establishes accounts and maintains integrity of the financial accounting system. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ----------------------------------------- Daily cash management including transfer of monies to and from the State board of Administration (SBA) based on cash flow needs for the day. Proper recording of all investment transactions in the general ledger, including year\-end adjustments to market that may be necessary. Processes necessary wire transfers to accomplish investment purchases / redemptions. Processes all credit card transactions via downloads into the General Ledger system. Responsible for maintaining proper structure in financial statement preparation software (currently Caseware). Responsible for preparation of year\-end financial statements for the Clerk of Circuit Court, Supervisor of Elections, and jointly responsible for the Board of County Commissioners and ACFR, working closely with other Clerk accounting staff to ensure proper presentation of financial statements, including footnotes at every level. This position is the lead in financial statement presentation. Responsible for governmental type debt, proper accounting entries and payment of all county debt when due. Responsible for proper presentation of entity wide level financial statements by using conversion entries as prescribed by GASB 34 \& GASB 103\. Responsible for submission of required State reporting including Annual Financial report via Loger systerm and Auditor General. Maintains account structure within our financial system software: adds, deletes accounts and funds, etc. working with IT staff on issues if necessary. Liaison with banking staff with respect to our bank accounts, oversees monthly bank reconciliation process for all Board bank accounts. Prepares various reports, schedules and analysis as requested. Serves as resource to other Finance staff; troubleshoots problems to assure accurate maintenance of financial data. Responsible for accuracy and completeness of financial analysis work performed. Assists with special projects. Must maintain confidentiality. Other duties as required. REMOTE WORK This position is not eligible for remote work under the remote work policy SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one employee. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality. Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel are required. Ability to read and properly interpret GASB statements to ensure adherence in the proper presentation of financial statements. This position fulfills an essential role in the Clerk’s office. In the event an emergency has been declared, this position is required to be available to work. Must also be able to work nights and weekends as needed to complete required fiscal reporting or as needed to attend commission or other budgetary and/or investment meetings. Must also be able to attend outside business and other governmental or community functions. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE ------------------------------- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from four\-year college or university; and four plus years related experience and/or training. Experience in Cost Accounting and/or Governmental Accounting is preferred. Previous supervisory experience is a plus. PHYSICAL DEMANDS -------------------- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.