Accountant IV

About this role

Job Title

Accountant IV

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

$32.83 - $39.40

Time Type

Full time

Summary

Under direction, is responsible for all phases of grant accounts payable; performs other duties as assigned.

Description

Duties and

Responsibilities

• Provide primary fiscal support to departments and offices on assigned grants, donations and corporations
• Reviews and processes invoices
• Prepares and files on-line monthly reimbursement requests and monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports
• Monthly / annual entry of journal entries
• Reconciles books to the County Financial System at fiscal year end closing and at grant year-end closing for individual grants
• Prepares analysis of various grants, loans and accounts receivable
• Compiles documents to aid external auditors with annual audits
• Prepares monthly financial statements for the Bexar County corporations
• Confirms bonds outstanding balances for the Bexar County Housing Finance Corporation and Bexar County Health Facilities Development Corporation
• Prepares statements to bill local entity grantees for monthly salary, fringe benefits and miscellaneous charges allowed by the grant contract
• Researches and solves problems of grant transactions
• Works with offices and departments and vendors concerning grant issues
• May conduct monitoring visits to various grant sub-recipients
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or closely related field and five years experience in accounting, finance or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and procedures to include federal and state regulations (2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements) that pertain to grants.
• Skill in problem solving, decision making and maintaining accurate and detailed records.
• Ability to operate personal computer, peripherals and basic office equipment. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; and to establish/maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County officials, County employees, grantors and the general public.
• Ability to read and interpret contracts
• Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 5-10 lbs.; visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard. Subject to sitting, walking, reaching, bending, standing and handling to perform the essential functions.
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek.
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

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• Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
• We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.