Finance Clerk - Houston County

Finance Clerk Grade 17     Salary: $46,467.20 ($22.34 hr) to $50,190.40 ($24.13 hr)

Supervisor:  Danyelle George- Director of Finance 

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to perform clerical/financial work functions associated with preparing, processing, and maintaining financial records and functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

Report, reconcile, and record general ledger activity, including journal entry processing.
Provides accounts receivable backup to include billings, deposits, and grant revenue backup.
Provides payroll backup and quarterly/annual tax filings backup.
Provides accounts payable backup.
Reconciles various bank statements monthly.
Manages the County’s fixed asset system, which includes but is not limited to, identifying and updating construction in progress, additions, disposals, donations, transfers and asset depreciation relating to equipment, roads, vehicles, buildings, improvements, and infrastructure.
Establishes effective working relationships with shared services departments to facilitate optimal financial performance.
Maintains the subscription-based information technology arrangements (SBITA) including updating notebooks and spreadsheets as changes occur.
Completes time sensitive, high priority projects that facilitate and enhance decision-making along with preparation of special studies which analyze part of the operations as directed.
Assists with the preparation of the annual audit including providing schedules and reconciliations as requested from the auditor.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

May provide notary services.

Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word.
Experience with Munis ERP Financial Systems preferred.
Experience with Georgia Uniform Chart of Accounts preferred.
Knowledge of GAAP and GASB Standards.
Knowledge of fixed asset accounting.
Knowledge of payroll processing.
Knowledge of accounts payable processing.
Knowledge of accounts receivable processing.
Skills in analysis, preparing reports, managing multiple projects.
Ability to work well within a team and individually.
Ability to follow directions and meet deadlines.
Ability to adapt to new technology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Preference to individual with a knowledge of accounting principles demonstrated by having obtained a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related course of study; or accounting work-related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to operate a variety of automated office equipment including a computer, printer, typewriter, copy machine, facsimile machine, check signer, postage meter, calculator and telephone.  Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for light work.

DATA COMPREHENSION:  Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things which may include forms, reports, legal documents, reference materials, policy manuals, and procedural manuals.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:  Requires the ability to speak with and/or signal people to convey or exchange legal or financial information, including giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants as well as communicating with the general public.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:  Requires ability to read a variety of legal or financial documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures.  Requires the ability to complete forms and to write job related documentation and reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.  Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.

INTELLIGENCE:  Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex accounting/bookkeeping principles and techniques; to understand departmental policies and procedures; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; and to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.

VERBAL APTITUDE:  Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow verbal and written instructions.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE:  Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide totals; determine percentages; and determine time and weight.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE:  Requires the ability to visually inspect items for proper length, width, and shape using job related equipment.

MOTOR COORDINATION:  Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated office equipment.

MANUAL DEXTERITY:  Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, automated office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc.  Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting motion or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities.  Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DIFFERENTIATION:  May require the ability to discern color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT:  Requires the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions.  Must be able to adapt to and perform under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION:  Requires the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive nature of sounds by ear.