Accounting Analyst II

• Performs accounting functions for the maintenance and integrity of the County’s financial reporting systems to include:
  • General ledger entries, approvals, and other accounting related duties;
  • Monitor and reconcile assigned accounts, to include bank reconciliation;
  • Monitor Reserve Accounts (Accounts that carry over fiscal years);
  • Review of purchase card transactions and reconcile purchase card accounts;
  • Complete payroll and benefit accounting entries and reconciliations;
  • Prepare or create financial reports;
  • Coordinate key areas of annual audit;
  • Maintains fixed assets.

• Coordinates the full lifecycle of federal, state, and private grants including application, implementation, compliance, reporting, and closeout.
• Develops and maintains grant procedures, tracking tools, and documentation to ensure compliance with grantor and regulatory requirements (including 2 CFR Part 200 where applicable).
• Reviews and approves grant expenditure allowability prior to obligation or reimbursement.
• Monitors procurement compliance for grant-funded purchases.
• Maintains grant compliance logs / obligation tracking.
• Coordinates grant audit requests and documentation.
• Provides accounting support for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
• Serves as liaison between departments, auditors, and grantor agencies.
• Review and support of individual department grant efforts to include:
  • Reimbursement requests, reporting, allowability, cost allocations, and compliance.

• In partnership with the Finance Director, coordinates the annual budget process.
• Prepares and facilitates monthly budget committee process.
  • Gather information for committee meetings;
  • Enters budget amendments and transfers.
• Monitor expenses compared to budget.
• Coordinates with all departments budget needs.
• Calculate and report maintenance of effort requirements.

• Performs bank and other complex reconciliations, financial reviews, and compliance monitoring.
• Maintains and reviews financial records in accordance with GAAP, GASB, and regulatory requirements.
• Performs financial analysis and supports budget preparation and forecasting.
• Assists with preparation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) schedules and audit documentation.
• Monitors fixed asset program and maintains work file for the fixed assets process.
• Assists with exploring and 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; to include budget process, close out procedures, financial data system software upgrades and integration.
• 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; assists in preparing presentations for the accounting team and budget process.
• Pulls relevant information from electronic databases and publishes as needed.
• Sets up spreadsheets by writing formulas and functions to facilitate the processing of accounting information.
• Schedules automated queries in electronic databases as required.

• Provides backup support for Accounting Analyst III as needed.
• Supports Accounting Analyst I and Accounting Technician with research and provides direction for complex issues.
• Provides backup support for payroll, accounts payable, and other finance functions.
• Maintains accounting records within the ERP/financial systems.
• Evaluates internal controls related to grants and financial compliance
• Perform special projects and other miscellaneous job duties as assigned.
• Reliable attendance is an essential part of this job; and
• Performs related work as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field;
• Five years of experience of progressively responsible accounting experience with at least two years of that experience in governmental accounting and financial operations;
• Advanced Excel skills required;
• Experience with Tableau or other reporting software preferred;
• CPA or ability to obtain CPA preferred;
• CCFO preferred or ability to obtain within 24 months; and
• Valid driver’s license.

• Strong 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, priorities, and needs.
• Ability to provide guidance, 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.