Under general supervision of the Treasurer/Clerk and Recorder and Chief Financial Officer, this position oversees the accounting system and financial reports for Lewis and Clark County.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Oversees Lewis and Clark County’s accounting system and associated software packages, including all related receivables, payables, bank accounts, and other miscellaneous software packages that provide financial data;
• Oversees Lewis and Clark County’s general ledger, transaction postings, and specific financial reporting;
• Analyzes and oversees accounting codes to assure accuracy within the finance system;
• Analyzes accounting and reporting requirements for federal and state grants;
• Establishes and monitors accounting policies and procedures;
• Completes numerous financial reports required by state and federal agencies;
• Oversees the completion of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in collaboration with an external accounting firm, ensuring accuracy, compliance with accounting standards;
• Reviews and evaluates Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) regulations and updates and implements new standards;
• Performs internal audits of department’s accounting procedures;
• Reviews daily activity in bank accounts for validity and fraud;
• Acts as the point of contact and provides assistance to external auditors;
• Monitors and reports Lewis and Clark County’s investments;
• Provides professional accounting and financial management assistance to departments, outside agencies and elected officials;
• Establishes and maintains internal control procedures;
• Responsible for bond transactions for the County and Schools;
• Performs internal and external auditing of accounting transactions and reports;
• Oversees Lewis and Clark County’s cash management;
• Provides assistance on special projects requested by County leadership;
• Supervises, directs the work and evaluates assigned accounting staff;
• Makes recommendations for hiring, firing, and disciplinary actions;
• Provides assistance and direction to accounting staff on the accounting functions;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – Experience & Education
The above knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, five (5) years of experience in accounting and finance including at least one year of experience in government accounting and two years of supervisory experience. Certified Public Accountant Preferred. Local government accounting experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Examples of Knowledge
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements;
• Federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to accountability of funds;
• Lewis and Clark County and department policies and procedures;
• Financial and accounting principles and practices;
• Administrative and clerical procedures and systems;
• Internal control processes and procedures;
• Auditing principles and practices;
• Office management methods, practices and procedures;
• Federal and State Grant administration;
• Supervisory techniques and practices.

Examples of Skills and Abilities
• Perform and supervise others in accounting and financial work requiring independent judgment;
• Use math concepts to find and solve problems;
• Create and maintain complex spreadsheets;
• Direct, supervise, train, and evaluate staff;
• Interpret and understand laws, regulations, policies;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Use procedures, processes, and equipment in place to prevent workplace injuries to self and others;
• Works cooperatively with others to carry out the mission of the office and responsibilities of the position;
• Prepare reports according to prescribed standards;
• Establish priorities and manage multiple projects at a time;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with supervisor, staff, vendors, community, state and federal agency representatives.

Special Requirements
Local travel is required occasionally; travel is primarily local during the business day, but some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Physical Demands
Duties are generally performed in an office environment where hazards and discomforts are controlled and modifiable. This position requires the ability to bend at the waist, kneel, reach over the head, talk, hear, and see. Must be able to move or lift documents and materials weighing up to 20 pounds. Position requires knowledge and use of typical office equipment including telephone and personal computer. Position requires frequent contact with fellow employees and occasional contact with citizens.