Accountant

Salary: $45,000 - $55,000 per year commensurate with experience.

How To Apply

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance AND one (1) to two (2) years’ experience in a professional setting.
• Education must include a minimum of 12 credit hours in accounting.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position.
• The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.
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Position Summary

Duties

• Prepares interim and annual balance sheets and income statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Prepares adjusting entries to correct or close accounts maintained.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with appropriate fiscal staff of County departments and assists them with accounting/finance matters as needed.
• Understands the goals and objectives of assigned tasks and informs Manager or Assistant Manager of progress or problems.
• Keeps abreast of new accounting standards and County developments which affect the financials.
• Special research projects as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.
• Knowledge OfKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Accounting systems (JD Edwards a plus) and governmental accounting.
• Closing procedures and financial preparation.
• Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint is required.
• Linking data between excel files and familiarity with excel formulas, in particular the Sumi
• F, Sum
• Product, and VLookup formulas is desired.
• Skill InAbility to:
• Work independently.
• Be organized and detail oriented.
• Respond to changing priorities and accomplish a multitude of tasks in a timely fashion without close supervision.

Use Microsoft Access and Publisher is a plus. Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.

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