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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department.
- Provides direction and advice in the resolution of financial questions with department heads, elected officials and county board members.
- Assists with the preparation of materials for the County Board and committee board agendas and attending meetings.
- Assists with the external audit including preparation of work papers, performing analysis, and preparing journal entries. Assists throughout the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including working to provide the external auditors with the necessary reports and information, coordinating with other departments, preparing necessary work papers and assisting with the Management’s Discussion and Analysis section.
- Maintains confidentiality due to the sensitive and confidential issues handled by the position.
- Assists with the annual budget preparation process; maintains a thorough understanding of the budget preparation process.
- Assists with the procurement process, including explaining purchasing policy requirements, preparing bid documents, tracking questions, sending out addenda, and preparing results.
- Assists with tracking grants, compiling documentation and reporting in accordance with OMB Circular A-133.
- Conducts research and financial analysis; makes recommendations to the Finance Director and Budget Director on financial matters.
- Serves as a resource to County personnel on the financial system and budget related topics by attending user group meetings, developing policy and procedures, and learning the financial system.
- Conducts detailed general ledger account and fund analysis and reconciliation and prepares journal entries to correct any inaccuracies found.