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Summary Under general supervision of the Finance Supervisor , to perform multiple accounting functions involved in the maintenance and review of funds and fiscal accounts following generally accepted accounting principles and County, State and Federal guidelines. Work at this level is typically specialized and complex requiring coordination of activities. Performs related duties as required . Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs a variety of accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, local, state, and federal financial reporting, and other numerical duties that conform with County accounting principles and procedures. Assists in budget preparation, monitoring, and analysis. Responsible for daily accounting functions and procedures and State and Federal reporting. Assists in development of computerized billing and accounting programs on County mainframe computer and in development of systems for accounting, reporting , and data collection purposes. Maintains control of invoice payment and reporting accounts payable and accounts receivable on Human Services Reporting System (HSRS) and on internal reports. Assists with inventory control, purchasing and management of overhead. Monitors programs and functions for compliance with appropriate County , State and Federal regulations . Performs financial analysis, and research to maximize revenue sources and determine expenditure levels. Determines necessity of issuance of contracts, and monitors expenditures and authorization process. Monitors and resolves general ledger discrepancies. Determines proper placement of expenditures by funding and service types. Maintains chart of accounts for the department. Calculates rates for department programs, and calculates and monitors client cost share for Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRF) and Adult Family Homes. <div sty
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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