in Coconino County, AZ
Job Description
Typical Duties
Leads the preparation of the County’s annual financial reports including, but not limited to, the annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR)and annual expenditure limitation report, and related schedules and notes; may prepare reports, portions of reports, or oversee preparation by accounting staff and external consultants
Preserves the fiscal integrity of the county’s official accounting records by implementing and administering policies, processes, procedures and internal controls for accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to accounting standards, statutes, and regulations
Oversees maintenance of the general ledger chart of accounts to ensure alignment with accounting standards, reporting requirements, and established procedures
Performs and reviews monthly and year-end reconciliations of funds, balance sheet accounts, and other financial information
Advises and directs County departments on accounting policies, procedures and complex financial matters
Monitors and research general ledger activity and develops systems to identify errors and variances
Reviews and analyzes year-end account balances and adjustments accuracy and reasonableness
Manages external audits, including audit of the annual financial reports, including working with contracted support and assigning staff to ensure timely and accurate completion
Manges the County’s training program for financial staff, including onboarding training and continuing financial education
Ensures compliance with bond payment schedules and bond reporting requirements to maintain a strong bond rating
Supervises, trains and evaluates assigned staff
Manages the County’s capital asset system and accounting records and oversees asset inventories and audits
Performs other duties as assigned
Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to sitting for computer work; working with and around other staff; working alone; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer work,; vision acuity (near/ far) for computer work; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation with staff and customers; finger dexterity for typing/ 10-key.
