Robertson County Sheriff’s Office Hiring for Accountant Job at Springfield, TN Full Time

Position: Accountant

Closes: When filled

Salary Range : $52,270.40 – $62,088 dependent upon education and experience

• Collects and receipts all funds that come through the Sheriff’s Office. Maintains ledger and coordinates disbursements. Reconciles all accounts at the end of the month.
• Verifies all drug and hospital bills. Coordinates claims for reimbursement when applicable.
• Receives and receipts all cash bonds that are received in the booking area, enters the amounts in the appropriate ledger and issues checks to the appropriate court.
• Manages and audits the Sheriff’s Office Internal Control policies pertaining to all purchasing, funding, and financial transactions.
• Monitors inventory levels of office supplies; ensures the availability of adequate materials to conduct all departmental work activities; initiates orders for new or replacement items; researches products and obtains competitive bids and price quotes; conducts periodic inventory counts.
• Responsible for the issuance and accountability for all petty cash items; conducts weekly audits; reconciles petty cash box with the Finance Department every quarter or on an “as needed” basis.
• Processes documentation relating to Sheriff’s Office line item budget; creates, compiles, and maintains line-item budget documents; works with department heads to forecast and reconcile Sheriff’s Office line-item budget on a monthly basis; performs continual review of Sheriff’s Office line-item budget and reviews it against the Finance Department monthly budget reports.
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; performs data entry functions keying data into various computer systems; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilized word processing, spreadsheets, databases, accounting, email, or other software programs; performs basic maintenance of office/computer equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, toner or ribbons; coordinates service/repair activities as needed for contracted items.
• Serves as the alternate “Reporting Agency Coordinator” (Alt-RAC) for TIBRS.
• Answers telephone calls, greets visitors, or assists individuals at the front window; inquires nature of business, directs callers/visitors to the appropriate personnel or location, and relays or records messages; provides information and assistance regarding department procedures, forms, or other issues; responds to routine questions/complaints and initiates problem resolution.
• Responsible for all payroll activities to include: reconciles time sheets, submits all payroll for approval/payment to Finance Department, files time sheets, and tracks salary spending.
• Enters data to and maintains the Sheriff’s Office Time Book for all employees
• Performs other related departmental functions to ensure department efficiency and responsiveness to the public.

Minimum Education, Training, & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance preferred.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required and/or any equivalent combination of education and experience, with a minimum of four (4) years of related accounting and office administration experience and/or training required.
• Requires a high level of computer, mathematical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent human relations and communication skills are required.
• This position may also require the successful completion of additional training such as the Certified County Finance Officer (CCFO) Program through the University of Tennessee County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,270.40 – $62,088.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location