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CertificationsFirefighter I & II, EMT certification often requiredTypically in training, may not have full certifications yet
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Employer & Industry UsageFire departments, emergency servicesFire academies, training programs, fire departments

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Accountant A (General Session Court Clerk)

Shelby County

Memphis, TN • On-site

$17.50 - $22.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Performs daily and monthly reconciliations of accounting records and general ledger.

  • Prepares periodic schedules comparing actual expenditures to budgetary appropriations and produces monthly financial reports.

  • Conducts audits for various departments and recommends improvements in the county accounting system.

Job description

Position Summary

Works under limited supervision to perform advanced professional accounting work, auditing and other professional accounting duties as assigned in accounting at General Sessions Courts, Civil and Criminal Divisions.

Pay Grade: 53
Salary Commensurate with Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications

  • Five (5) years of experience in the use of accounting principles, techniques, and theories; (preferably in a public agency); AND
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance, public or business administration, or closely related field; OR
  • An equivalent combination of related education, experience and/or training.
  • CPA may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
  • PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED
     

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs daily and monthly reconciliations.
  • Maintains accounting records involving technical accounting data and reconciles the general ledger and produces monthly financial reports to the County Trustee, County Finance, and Municipalities.
  • Ensures revenues are received and expenditures are processed in accordance with general accepted accounting principles.
  • Prepares periodic schedules reflecting comparison of actual expenditures to budgetary appropriations.
  • Reconciles and completes general ledger and bank accounts.
  • Conducts complex analytical accounting system projects and reporting utilizing databases and excel spreadsheets.
  • Performs audits for various departments as directed.
  • Assists in the supervision of accounting staff within Civil and Criminal sections personnel of lower classification
  • Reviews and analyzes fiscal reports and data to arrive at logical conclusions as directed.
  • Responsible for recommending improvements in the county accounting system.
  • Composes memorandums and policies/procedures application to accounting related business practices.
  • Performs other related duties as required or directed.
     

KSAs

  • Thorough knowledge of accounting theory and practices and auditing procedures.
  • Knowledge of the rules, regulation and contract requirements governing the agency's financial record keeping operations and skills in applying them.
  • Ability to operate accounting and allied office machines.
  • Ability to supervise and coordinate support personnel.
  • Ability to deal tactfully with the public and coworkers.
  • Ability to prepare reports and to establish and maintain a system of records.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating decisions, situations and preparing information.
  • Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
     

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.

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