Accountant II

Job Announcement

This position monitors financial accounting activity of assigned funds. Provides accounting guidance and support and assists agencies with reviewing and analyzing complex accounting transactions. Processes accounting transactions into the county's financial system. Researches accounting issues and recommends methods of redesign or streamlining of processes based on findings. Prepares and analyzes financial statements and reports in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles, and governmental accounting and financial reporting standards. Assists in the preparation of the county's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other mandated reports. Prepares schedules in support of the external financial audit.

Note: The salary offer will not exceed the mid-point of the salary range $91,699.71.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Performs highly technical analyses of county financial operations;
• Participates in development and implementation of county-wide policies and procedures pertaining to accounting and financial reporting;
• Researches accounting issues and new accounting pronouncements and recommends solutions and means of implementation;
• Prepares financial statements and reports required by federal and state, including the county's annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR);
• Serves as a consultant to departments on accounting and financial reporting matters;
• Provides assistance to outside auditors by preparing work papers and financial reports as required;
• Files all required Federal Information Returns and prepares related Annual Withholding Reconciliations for IRS reporting, and manages the related financial system accounting processes.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems;
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports and statements;
• Ability to develop and apply accounting procedures;
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates;

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting; or a bachelor's degree in business administration or related field that has been supplemented by at least 18 credit hours of intermediate level accounting or higher; plus two years of professional accounting experience, including one year of experience working with automated accounting systems. CPA certification, or a master's degree in an appropriate field, may be substituted for one year of required experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and credit check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least three years of governmental or enterprise fund accounting experience, particularly with public utilities utilizing web-based financial systems.
• Experience applying GAAP, analyzing and interpreting fiscal and accounting data.
• Experience preparing or auditing financial statements and reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Innovative individual motivated by continual change.
• Excellent skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access).
• CPA or other professional certification.