Accounting Analyst I

• Performs accounting functions for the maintenance and integrity of the County’s financial reporting systems to include:
  • Assist with general ledger entries and other accounting related duties, monitoring and reconciling assigned accounts, and monitoring reserve accounts (accounts that carry over fiscal years);
    • Coordinate purchase card transactions and reconcile purchase card accounts;
    • Assist with payroll and benefit accounting entries as needed;
    • Run financial reports;
    • Assist with annual audit;
    • Assist with year-end closeout;
    • Generate department requisitions, purchase orders, receipts, and vouchers originating in assigned work unit as necessary.
  
  

• Supports Accounting Analyst II on grant processes to include:
  • Collecting information as required;
    • Researching grant requirements;
    • Maintaining grant compliance logs and tracking;
    • Providing general accounting support.

• Supports Accounting Analyst II in the following ways:
  • Gather information for monthly and annual budget processes;
  • Enters budget amendments and transfers;
  • Monitor expenses compared to budget.

• Assists integrating upgrades, modifications, and implementation of various financial computer system modules, databases and applications used in the accounting department.
• Participates in continuous improvement teams as necessary.
• Participate in financial software training days and one on one training as needed to ensure the success of the department.
• Runs routine and ad-hoc queries and reports.
• Enters data into electronic databases to ensure accurate processing and record keeping.
• Sets up spreadsheets by writing formulas and functions to facilitate the processing of accounting information.

• Provides accounting technician backup as needed, to include accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Reliable attendance is an essential part of this job.

• Performs related work as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Two years of experience of progressively responsible accounting experience, governmental accounting experience preferred.
• Excel experience required.
• Experience with accounting systems and reporting software.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Working knowledge of governmental accounting, grant administration, and financial compliance. Understanding of federal and state grant regulations and procurement requirements. Ability to analyze financial data, interpret regulations, and ensure compliance. Advanced Excel and financial software proficiency required. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of departmental practices and systems.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and an orientation towards customer service.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires adaptation to changing goals,

• Ability to organize and communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Ability to cooperate with fellow employees as a team member.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Blount County Government participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.