Staff Accountant

This position performs responsible professional, administrative work managing and monitoring the Leon County Sheriff’s Office financial transactions. Under the general direction of the Accounting and Budget Manager, the Staff Accountant performs professional accounting work in preparation, maintenance, review, processing and auditing of financial records and reports in a fund accounting environment. This position ensures that agency transactions are recorded and maintained in the accounting records in accordance with both Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);

federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations; and applicable Leon County Sheriff’s Office policy and procedure. Work involves development of accounting procedures and monitoring of budgetary and financial data to meet the needs of the agency. Independent professional judgment is required. Duties may also include computerized processing, maintenance, reporting and analysis of complex financial records. Employees are responsible for one or more major fiscal functions, such as budgeting, contracts, grant reporting, financial system, special projects and financial reporting.

Assignments are made orally and/or in writing and work is reviewed through audits, reports, conferences, observation and results obtained. This position requires a considerable amount of discretion, initiative, analysis and the use of independent judgement. This position adheres to the agency core values of honesty and integrity, accountability, teamwork, trust and respect and commitment to excellence. To be successful in this position, the employee must demonstrate competency in financial procedures, have a willingness to learn and research, effective time management skills, advanced analytical and financial skills, general communication skills (both written and oral), inter-personal skills, customer service and problem-solving skills.

Starting salary above minimum may be considered for exceptionally well qualified candidates.