ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

JOB
UNCLASSIFIED POSITION IN THE FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in accounting, business or public administration, or a related field required, supplemented by one year of accounting experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Specific License or Certification Required: None.Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this classification is to perform bookkeeping and cash handling duties, process accounts payable/receivable, enter data into accounting database(s), and perform general financial support functions. This classification is distinguished from Accountant II in that this class generally performs routine accounting processes whereas the latter has greater responsibility for reconciliation and reporting. Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.Performs a variety of accounting duties, such as bookkeeping, data entry, and general financial support functions.Reviews and enters invoices, purchase orders, payment vouchers, and similar records of transactions in an automated financial/accounting system; posts adjusting entries; creates batches by separating, calculating and reconciling payments to be entered into billing system; and researches and verifies customer/vendor information proper posting of transactions.Receives, counts, verifies, batches, and records cash receipts; prepares and posts deposits; researches discrepancies; and processes returned checks.Maintains customer records and information: posts billings and processes invoices; researches and investigates delinquent customer accounts for Interruption of Service & Pending Disconnected Notices (PDN).Maintains tax records: processes claims and recalculates taxes; prepares and maintains correspondences and notices for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court on customers; makes notations on system to inform other co-workers of customer status; and enters adjustments by the bankruptcy court into database so that amount can be deducted from the current bill.Verifies, modifies, and reconciles account receivables from the courts; records and refunds bonds.Provides customer service: answers telephone and waits on walk-in customers; researches information on customer accounts; provides information, negotiates and makes payment arrangements to reduce or balances so that they may retain services; prepares and mails letters to customers regarding arrangements; receives and distributes correspondence to appropriate division; and assists vendors and County personnel as required.Additional Functions: Performs other related duties as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.