Accountant Iii
- Employer
- Fairfax County Government
- Location
- Fairfax, Virginia
- Salary
- $72,190.56 - $120,316.98 Annually
- Closing date
- Apr 15, 2023
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- Industry
- Government and Public Services, State & Local
- Function
- Accountant
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
This job opportunity is being re-announced. Applicants who previously applied for this job do not need to re-apply.
The Department of Finance (DOF) is seeking a high-energy accountant who is able to “think outside the box” to coordinate the preparation, production, and distribution of the county's annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR). Prepares highly complex and diversified financial reports, such as governmental fund (modified accrual) and government-wide (full accrual) financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Assists with the coordination of the independent audit of the county's financial statements. Provides technical accounting guidance and assistance to assigned departments, as well as monitoring the accounting activities within assigned funds. Assists with the development and review of accounting policies and procedures and with the implementation of new accounting requirements.
Note: The salary offer will not exceed the mid-point of the salary range $96,254.08.
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.)
- Supervises staff in preparation of highly complex and diversified financial reports with a countywide impact required by federal and state, including the county's annual comprehensive financial report;
- Serves as a lead consultant and coordinates training opportunities for county departments on accounting and financial reporting matters;
- Participates in development and implementation of countywide policies and procedures pertaining to accounting and financial reporting;
- Coordinates programs with countywide impact (i.e., Integrated Customer Assistance Compliance program, Internal Controls program);
- Participates in the management and oversight of countywide policies and procedures.
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.)
- Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of governmental accounting and fiscal management, and the ability to apply them to complex governmental accounting systems;
- Considerable knowledge of federal, state and county procedures, policies, regulations and legislation impacting the maintenance of county financial records and reports;
- Knowledge of electronic financial data processing systems;
- Ability to plan, direct, and supervise the activities of professional accountants engaged in complex accounting work;
- Ability to prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of comprehensive, complex accounting reports and records;
- Ability to develop and implement sound accounting policies and procedures.
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.)
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 24 credit hours of intermediate level accounting or higher; plus four years of increasingly responsible accounting experience including two years' experience 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 and credit check to the satisfaction of the employer prior to hire and periodically thereafter, as determined by the department head. Applicants and employees within these select positions must demonstrate financial responsibility in personal finances as a condition of employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with local government financial accounting and reporting utilizing automated accounting systems.
- Experience interpreting and implementing governmental accounting standards and policies.
- CPA or other relevant professional certification.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the demonstrated ability to prepare reports for management and external customers.
- Excellent PC skills with considerable proficiency in MS office and Adobe software products.
- Ability to perform tasks with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment where multiple high priority or high visibility tasks must be completed within a set time-frame.
- Innovative individual motivated by continual change and professional development.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job is generally sedentary in nature. Visual acuity is required to read data on computer monitor. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.
Company
Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.
Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans
Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.
Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.
For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.
- Website
- https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/jobs
- Location
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12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US
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