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Provides accounting services for the County’s proprietary funds. Typical activities include: month end close, account reconciliations, tax filings, bond financing, year-end audits and special projects. Work is primarily performed in Columbiana, with occasional assignments at other County offices. Duties and Responsibilities Prepare and review journal entries, month-end and year-end close activities. Balance daily banking deposits. Reconcile customer billing accounts. Research any discrepancies. File monthly taxes and fees. Maintain bond and debt issuance activities and calculate amortization. Track proprietary assets and calculate depreciation. Reconcile general ledger accounts. Prepare financial reports, and assist with special projects. Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Performs all other duties as assigned by supervision. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university. A minimum of three (3) years’ of either payroll, general ledger or purchasing experience or a combination of the 3 components. Valid driver's license. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Willingness to work nonstandard hours. Must be willing to travel as required. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS Experience with Munis accounting software. Background in fund accounting and accrual accounting. Experience with financial reporting and advanced MS Excel skills. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in an office environment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to operate a variety of automated office equipment including computers, printers, calculators, facsimile machines, and telephones. Physical demands requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work. EXAMINATIONS: No written or performance examination will be required for this position. Applicants are screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER DRUG SCREENING: Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County. Shelby County, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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