Accountant - Finance - Carlisle, United States - Cumberland County

Cumberland County

Verified Company

Carlisle, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Accountant will manage and analyze the County budget to assist management in making sound financial decisions for the present and future.

He/she will perform monthly and year end accounting processes; assist in the collection, preparation, and analysis of financial data in accordance with all local, state, federal, and financial reporting requirements; and manage the cash resources of the County in order to maximize interest revenue and meet payroll, accounts payable, and warrant payable needs.

Position Information:

_ Starting Salary is Negotiable Based on

Relevant Experience:
_ $ $29.84 an hour / $52, $58,188.00 annually

Classification:
Accountant I

Position Code:
FN3020

5-Factor Grade: 110

Work Hours:
This position will work and be paid for 75 hours in a 2 week pay period

Current Cumberland County Employees will follow the County Promotion/Demotion policy.

Responsibilities

Maintains the budget SQL database and all related software including the integration and automation of software to ensure no duplicate entry
Manages portions of the budgeting process from the design of the database through the approval of the budget and the publishing of the budget document
Analyzes, reviews, and works with departments regarding their budget submissions, which includes negotiating and adjusting departmental budgets
Manages the performance measures and benchmarking processes of the County
Researches, analyzes, and compiles information from other organization in order to benchmark with Cumberland County
Develop and assist in the preparation of presentations
Manages and performs the accounting functions for several funds and reconciliation of accounts, which includes reconciliation and analysis of accounts, routine and nonroutine journal entries, analytics, budget adjustments, and monthly close packets
Manages the cash resources of the county as needed to maximize interest revenue and ensure the safety of the investments
Analyzes and transfers cash from funds to the General Fund for reimbursement of expenses and payroll
Updates the Finance website for new documents and updating information
Manages the County agency credit card process, which includes issuing new cards, terminating cards and handling disputes
Position duties may rotate for success planning and other vacancies.
Attends training and seminars as required
Performs other related job duties as required

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration with at least 15 credits in accounting
Experience in budget and accounting preferred
Must possess a thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, including fund accounting
Must possess knowledge of government accounting and budgets
Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to client and County information and records

Company Description:

Mission Statement:
The most livable community with the most efficient and effective public services in Pennsylvania.

Cumberland County Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
Cumberland County acknowledges and celebrates the unique characteristics of our residents, employees, and visitors. We identify diversity as a strength and consider it a growing, valuable asset of our community. We thoughtfully offer services and opportunities by understanding the different needs of our residents and actively engaging the underrepresented. Everyone who lives, works, and visits Cumberland County will benefit from our commitment to a welcoming environment.

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT/ISSUES WITH APPLYING:

EMAIL CONFIRMATION:

Benefits:

Medical Benefits:

Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance
Health Savings Account
Wellness program with wellness incentives
Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance
United Concordia Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits:

County Retirement Pension
5% minimum pretax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% posttax
Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
Normal Retirement Options:
Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
Age 60 with any amount of credited service
Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
Military Time Buy Back Options

Paid Time Off:

Vacation
10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt)
15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
Personal
3 Personal days per year, prorated based on starting date
Sick
5 Sick days per year, prorated based on starting date
12 Paid County Holidays
No waiting period to receive paid holidays

Additional Benefits:

Educational Assistance
80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
Public Service Loan Forgi