Accountant III - Finance
Charleston County Government North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
- Location: North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
- Categories: Accounting and Finance
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Aug 20, 2024
Job Description:
Accountant III - Finance
Description
DescriptionPRIOR APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.
The Finance Department Budget Department is looking for an experienced, accountant to provide technical expertise for the Finance Department as well as assist other County departments with financial tasks. The successful Accountant III will provide support to the department in accounting and financial recording and provide to the finance accounting staff.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $64,209 - $84,156 (Estimated Annual Salary
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare financial information and documents for the external auditors.
- Perform complex accounting tasks.
- Analyze and review financial data for errors and/or trends.
- Reconcile accounts, including assisting the finance director with cash accounts.
- Reconcile and/or reviews quarterly reports.
- Prepare and reviews the annual comprehensive financial statements for accuracy.
- Assist the finance director with monthly reports/prepare monthly reports for Council.
- Review and updates County financial procedures as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related field required with a Master’s Degree preferred.
- Four (4) years or more of experience that should include budgeting and accounting skills, bank reconciliations, analyzing data and financial statement preparation.
- Proficient in excel and word
- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable County, State and Federal laws and regulations
- Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental GAAP
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program
- Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
- Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program