Accountant B - Property (Trustee)

Position Summary

This position works under general supervision to perform intermediate-level professional accounting work in the areas of property tax, conducting tax parcel calculations, some general ledger accounting, and other related accounting functions.

Pay Grade: 52 

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education
 

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of proven experience in the use of accounting principles, techniques, and theories; AND
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or a related field; OR
• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
• Experience in a public agency preferred.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains accounting records involving technical accounting data.
• Updates and analyzes database activity for tax parcels. Prepares specialized accounting reports.
• Records and reconciles to general ledger accounts; prepares journal entries; makes corrections or adjustments as needed
• Integrates accounts receivable according to tax parcels; processes and posts payments received for taxes or fees; reviews receipts, escrow accounts, and other financial reports.
• Research and resolve issues regarding technical accounting problems.
• Performs other duties as required or directed.

KSAs

• Knowledge of accounting theories and practices.
• Skilled in the utilization of Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple assignments concurrently.
• Ability to maintain detailed accounting records.
• Ability to manipulate data within database programs.
• Ability to use systems, knowledge, and skills to produce consistently error-free results.
• Ability to deal tactfully with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics, Great Plains, preferred.

Disclaimer 

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment.  The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees.  This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department.  The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.