Listing Summary

Barrow County BOC

Accountant/Payroll Analyst

SALARY

$24.71 - $39.53 Hourly

$51,392.96 - $82,228.73 Annually

LOCATION

Barrow County, GA

JOB TYPE

Full Time

JOB NUMBER

00230

DEPARTMENT

Financial Services

OPENING DATE

11/01/2023

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

 

This position is responsible for the accounting duties in support of county financial operations, and for performing specialized duties in support of the county's payroll and purchasing operations.

 

 

• Maintains timely and accurate accounting records of governmental financial transactions;
• Maintains capital assets;
• Ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP);
• Creates and processes assigned monthly accounts receivable billings;
• Enters and imports journal entries;
• Reconciles bank statements;
• Reconciles pooled cash;
• Codes and prepares cash receipts;
• Makes bank transfers;
• Enters budget amendments and transfers;
• Enters and updates vendor cards;
• Maintains assigned grants;
• Creates general ledger accounts;
• Creates organization and object codes;
• Assists in annual budget data entry;
• Audits department bank reconciliations;
• Prepares assigned annual audit reports;
• Runs year-end closing reports;
• Maintains a variety of accounting files;
• Prepares and processes bi-weekly, monthly, and semi-monthly payrolls;
• Verifies time records;
• Prepares and submits payroll taxes;
• Maintains and processes requests for payments of deductions for garnishments, tax levies, child support, and Chapter 13;
• Reviews and maintains employee accrual balances;
• Maintains records and pays taxes; prepares 941s and W-2s;
• Prepares workers' compensation audit information;
• Prepares statistical reports for the Bureau of Labor Statistics;
• Prepares the annual Survey of Public Employment and Payroll;
• Imports payroll data;
• Compiles and maintains E-verify contractor reports;
• Assists with annual audits;
• Prepares workpapers for the payroll and compensated absences for external audit;
• Assists with the annual capital assets physical count;
• Prepares requests for bids and requests quotes;
• Prepares county contracts as assigned;
• Verifies accounts payable checks to appropriate invoices;
• Backup to Accounts Payable Specialist
• Maintains files and records;
• Assists the Chief Financial Officer with various projects;
• Performs other assigned duties.

 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field;
• Two (2) years of related work experience;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP);
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines;
• Knowledge of accounts payable policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of budget management principles;
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs;
• Knowledge of county payroll processes;
• Knowledge of accounts payable policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of job-related federal and state tax requirements;
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• Skill in preparing reports and communicating information clearly and effectively;
• Skill in managing and prioritizing multiple projects; 
• Skill in the preparation of clear and precise reports; and
• Skill in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.