in Coconino County, AZ
Job Description
Nature of Work
In Coconino County, public service matters. Our dedication to public service promotes a culture that elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration, and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations. As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments. Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization. Be part of this optimistic, innovative team where outstanding customer service creates dynamic solutions and engages leadership at every level.
Under general direction performs professional accounting, administrative and analytical work of considerable difficulty in the management of the County's official accounting records; manages and oversees the creation of the County’s financial statements and various audits, including the County’s annual financial audit, performs other related work as assigned.
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
