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Accountant Iii

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Salary
$67,306.72 - $112,177.31 Annually
Closing date
Apr 6, 2019

Job Details

Job Announcement

Serves as the lead technical expert in interpreting and implementing GAAP accounting and reporting standards, as well as grantor requirements, in the highly specialized and extremely complex area of grants to mitigate risk. Conducts routine compliance reviews of grant programs. Assists departments with documentation and implementation of internal controls over compliance. Monitors departments' implementation of corrective action plans for both internal and external audits/reviews. Monitors the frequency of billing and collections for grant revenue. Conducts/facilitates countywide grant training. Acts as a liaison between departments and external auditors for the Single Audit. Performs related tasks and special projects as necessary or assigned to carry out the overall objectives of the department.

Salary: Will not exceed mid-point of the advertised salary range.

Note: This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions.

Illustrative Duties

  • Supervises staff in preparation of highly complex and diversified financial reports with a countywide impact required by federal and state, including the county's comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR);
  • 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

  • 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 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:
Appointee will be required to complete a criminal background check and a credit check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience with state or local government financial accounting and reporting utilizing automated accounting systems.
  • Experience interpreting and implementing governmental accounting standards and policies.
  • Experience with the Single Audit of federal grants under the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and grants oversight and compliance.
  • Experience interpreting federal grants guidance and implementing related organizational policy.
  • CPA or other relevant professional certification.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the 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:
This position requires one to be able to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, walk, climb, set, kneel, crouch, reach, crawl, lift and handle materials with manual dexterity. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview.

It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability 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 . 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.

Company info
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Location
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US

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