Senior Accountant

Are you a motivated, positive, and service-driven professional who takes pride in your work and wants to make a meaningful impact in your community? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a talented and self-motivated individual to join our Fiscal Department. This position will perform advanced accounting and fiscal functions with a high degree of independence while supporting the financial operations of Franklin County.

In this role, you will also:

Support general County operations and fiscal initiatives.

Provide fiscal management and oversight for special grant programs.

Support a variety of assigned departments and program areas.

Apply your accounting and fiscal expertise to help ensure effective and responsible stewardship of County resources.

We are looking for a self-starter who is detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to providing excellent service. Most importantly, we want someone who is passionate about making a difference and giving back to the community they serve.

Franklin County is a great place to live and work! Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Tuscarora mountains in South Central Pennsylvania but not far from DC, Baltimore and the beaches of the mid-Atlantic, Franklin County is one of the fastest growing counties in the Commonwealth. We want the best people working to serve the 155,000+ residents that call this beautiful area "home."

FRANKLIN COUNTY

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT August 17, 2010

Position Description Exempt

Professional position that works with a high degree of independence to perform advanced accounting and fiscal functions for and within the Fiscal Department, supporting general county operations, and providing fiscal management and oversight for special grant programs for Franklin County, in addition to supporting a variety of assigned departments or areas. Responsibilities include direct contact with various County Department Directors, Division and Program Managers and other staff regarding monthly reports, revenue and expenditure accounts, the automated purchasing and financial reporting system and budget compliance. In addition, incumbent will assure compliance of county grants with federal, state, local and county policies, procedures and general accounting methods; maintain county financial records; and provide management analytical data and process to guide program.

1. Performs technical and administrative accounting work necessary in maintaining the fiscal records and systems of the County in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable federal and state governmental accounting standards.

2. May review vendor invoices and billings for contract compliance and assist with resolving discrepancies.

3. Monitors, reconciles and analyzes expenditures, revenues, and budgeting information and makes fiscal recommendations.

4. Establishes and maintains statistical data, files, and records as needed.

5. Creates spreadsheets and prepares required reports and financial data.

6. Calculates and prepares invoices for various departments’ billings.

7. Prepares audit schedules for external auditors and may act as a liaison between County departments and auditors.

8. Analyzes, addresses, and completes a wide variety of technical accounting transactions and processes.

9. Prepares or reviews reconciliations of several complex and non-complex monthly bank account statements.

10. Assists in developing and documenting accounting policies and procedures.

11. Using excellent customer service skills establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and members of the general public.

12. Provides assistance to department directors in reviewing various department records to verify accuracy, compliance of operations with prescribed plans, policies, and procedures, and accurate accountability for physical and financial assets.

13. Acts as a liaison between the fiscal department and assigned departments, operations or offices.

14. Assists department directors in setting financial objectives for their departments, operations or offices for use in preparing annual budget requests.

15. Assists in preparing financial reports, and verifies accuracy and completeness of financial documents as required for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as with policies, procedures, and accounting practices.

16. May also be assigned duties related to grants management, which may include:

a. Provides fiscal management for all Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) and/or Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and/or other special non-categorical grants.

b. Acts as liaison between relevant grantor agencies and program manager to maximize efficiency of grant awards.

c. Develops budget in concert with proposed programmatic functions in accordance with existing or special grant program guidelines.

d. Monitors grant revenues and expenditures, ensuring data is properly recorded in the County’s financial accounting system.

e. Compiles reports on project or grant budgets, costs, and other related finances.

f. Prepares required sub-recipient fiscal reports on behalf of program.

g. Performs fiscal monitoring of awards to determine if program modifications (PMR) are required and if so, completes applicable PMR in collaboration with Director of Grants Management, Fiscal Director and program staff.

h. Regularly reviews fiscal and program status with Director of Grants Management or applicable program managers and offers necessary recommendations for PMRs.

i. Works closely with Director of Grants Management and contracted providers in monitoring and evaluating programs.

j. Reports to Fiscal Director on a monthly basis as to operational status of all related active grants, those processed for continuance, etc.

k. Recommends, through independent assessment, feasibility of grant continuance from a fiscal perspective. If appropriate, prepares continuation awards in conjunction with grant guidelines.

l. Prepares budget requests and/or adjustments, in conjunction with County budget, as to County investment required.

m. Assists Fiscal Director in supporting Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB) activities, including attending meetings or serving as fiscal representative for committees, sub-committees or workgroups as needed.

n. Prepares all financial reports necessary for audit compliance for these grant programs.

o. Assists Fiscal Director and/or Director of Grants Management in setting financial grants objectives for the County.

Receives occasional instruction and some supervision from supervisor with regard to daily work duties.

None, except as delegated by Supervisor.

1. Works with average indoor exposure to noise, stress, and disruptions.

2. Works with normal exposure to dust, dirt, pollen, and mold.

3. Travels periodically to trainings and job-related meetings.

4. Able to work extended hours as necessary.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field that included 15 college credits in accounting, OR Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, including or supplemented by 15 college credits in accounting, plus four years of accounting and/or budgetary experience.

Plus one (1) to three (3) years professional accounting experience. OR Equivalent combinations of experience, training, and education which include 15 college credits in accounting are acceptable.

1. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements, theories, and practices.

2. Budgets, spreadsheets and interpreting audits.

3. Governmental accounting.

4. Federal, state, and county laws, policies and procedures in regard to accounting practices and methods.

5. Governmental Best Financial Practices, general accounting methods, policies, and procedures, and the ability to prepare required financial reports and statements.

6. Intermediate to advanced math and accounting.

7. County’s policies and procedures.

8. Standard office practices and procedures.

9. Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.

10. Maintaining accurate financial records and preparing clear and accurate reports for informational, auditing and operational use.

11. Preparing financial and/or auditor statements, schedules and reports.

Skill in:

1. Computer applications related to the work, especially Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word.

2. Internal and external customer service through strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to speak and understand the English language in an understandable manner in order to carry out essential job duties.

3. Analysis and problem-solving.

4. Priority management and the ability to carry out tasks to completion.

5. Making sound, independent judgments within established policies and procedures.

6. Organizing own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.

Ability to:

1. Practice professionalism at all times.

2. Maintain strict standards of confidentiality.

3. Balance team and individual responsibilities and priorities.

4. Prepare required reports in a timely and accurate manner.

5. Pay attention to detail, accuracy and concentration of work.

6. Manage workload to meet critical deadlines and unexpected changes in the organization’s priorities.

7. Use common sense in carrying out written and verbal instructions.

8. Possess strong professional ethics.

9. Handle and resolve recurring problems.

10. Follow office protocols.

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I HAVE READ THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH THEREIN. I HEREBY ACCEPT THE POSITION OF SENIOR ACCOUNTANT AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES SET FORTH. I WILL PERFORM ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY.

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a retirement plan!

To apply for this position, please complete our online application. Franklin County is an equal opportunity employer.

If you need assistance completing the online application, please contact Human Resources at 717-261-3150.

Franklin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide advancement opportunities to everyone. Our employment practices are not influenced or affected by race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, or any other categories protected by law.