Accountant II

Title: Accountant II

Department: Finance

Division/Office: Accounting Section

Grade: 2119;
Hours: Hourly position;
Category: Classified;
Job Code: ACT2;

Revision Date: 07/01/2021

555 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901

This Class Description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Kent County Levy Court and an employee and is subject to change by the County as its needs change.

The purpose of this position is to maintain and reconcile general ledger and subsidiary records for Governmental and Enterprise operations, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and pertinent Federal, State, and local legislation. This career ladder series position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Position. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.

• Participates in the processing and recording of various revenue, encumbrance, expenditure, expense, asset, liability, and equity transactions, in accordance with GAAP and County policy.
• Reconciles grants, invoices, and governmental transactions to the general ledger and program administration reports.
• Ensures proper reconciliation and substantiation of general ledger and bank account balances.
• Prepares deposits.
• Reconciles control accounts to subsidiary records.
• Oversees Sewer Fund billing process, including entering sewer billing adjustments and customer service.
• Maintains County capital projects and contracts.
• Reviews and approves general requisitions, travel, and uniform requests.
• Reviews and verifies Sheriff Sale activity.
• Tracks and bills special invoices.
• Approves School Surcharge fee calculations for building permit applications.
• Works in Excel spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Provides accounting expertise to the various departments on matters of financial reporting, cost analysis, and procedural matters, as required.
• Assists with Special Projects; performs related work as required.

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; and two (2) years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, with preference given to knowledge of and experience in government financial operations, or a combination of educations, training, and experience.

Good knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles with emphasis on governmental accounting; ability to comprehend complex oral and written instructions; strong ability to comprehend written contracts relating to grants and procurement; strong working knowledge of personal computers and pertinent applications; ability to develop and work with complex spreadsheets; ability to multi‑task; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co‑workers, subordinates, and the public;

regular and timely attendance; performance of duties in a safe manner. Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background investigation. Must maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmonious relations with customers, co‑workers and supervisors. Direct deposit of pay required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in and walking between work areas may be required.
• Occasionally lifting of objects up to 25 pounds.
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.