Tax Collector Accountant ( 98957)

Job summary

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor s degree in accounting and two years of accounting experience; OR Bachelor's degree to include 9 semester credits in accounting and two years of accounting experience; OR four years of additional accounting work experience and two years of college coursework are required.

Description: 

This is advanced professional accounting and supervisory work involving the application of accounting principles and methods in the preparation, maintenance, analysis, and control of financial records. Employees in this classification are responsible for supervising subordinate professional accountants and clerical staff engaged in accounting work related to complex fiscal activities. The work emphasizes supervision of major fiscal operations for a department, including the development of procedures and techniques necessary to carry out financial activities; preparation of budgets; accounting for revenues and disbursements; and preparation of complex fiscal reports. Responsibilities include coordinating accounting activities with other governmental accounting units and implementing specialized accounting systems and reports. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment and apply professional knowledge of accounting principles, theories, and practices, as well as governmental accounting procedures. Supervision is exercised over professional and clerical personnel through review of records and reports for adherence to established accounting principles, practices, and procedures. General supervision is received from an administrative or professional superior who reviews work for attainment of desired results, adherence to professional accounting standards, and program effectiveness. Completed work is also subject to periodic internal and external audits