Accountant - Finance Department

Job Description

The Accountant will manage and analyze the County budget to assist management in making sound financial decisions for the present and future. He/she will perform monthly and year end accounting processes; assist in the collection, preparation, and analysis of financial data in accordance with all local, state, federal, and financial reporting requirements; and manage the cash resources of the County in order to maximize interest revenue and meet payroll, accounts payable, and warrant payable needs.

Position Information:

Department:                     Finance        

Sub-Department:             N/A

Pay Grade:                      110

Starting Salary:               $52,708.50 - $58,188.00 per year, The starting salary is negotiable based on relevant years of work experience and education in a similar position.                

FLSA Status:                   Exempt

Employment Status:       Full Time

Reports to:                      Financial Manager 1  

Supervises:                     N/A

Classification:                Accountant I

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm, this position will work and be paid for 75 hours in a 2-week pay period, ability to go onto a compressed work schedule (working 9 days vs. 10 day) after 6 months of satisfactory job performance

Current Cumberland County Employees will follow the County Promotion/Demotion policy. 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Responsible for portions of the budgeting process from the design of the database through the approval of the budget and the publishing of the budget document.
• Manage the performance measures and benchmarking processes of the County
• Manage and perform the accounting functions for multiple funds.
• Manage the cash resources of the county on a daily basis to maximize interest revenue and ensure the safety of the investments.
• Manage county credit cards. 
• Update the Finance website for new documents and updating information.
• Attends training and seminars as required.
• Performs other related job duties as required.

Minimum Requirements to Perform the Work: 

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 15 credits in accounting.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in budget and accounting (government preferred). 

Company Description

Mission Statement:To provide essential services that respond to community needs and promote well-being, while maintaining a financially sound foundation.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

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Benefits

Medical Benefits:

• Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance 
  • Health Savings Account
  • Wellness program with wellness incentives
• Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance 
• United Concordia Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits:

• County Retirement Pension 
  • 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
  • Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
  • Normal Retirement Options:
    • Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
    • Age 60 with any amount of credited service
• Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Military Time Buy Back Options

Paid Time Off:

• Vacation
  • 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt) 
  • 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
  • Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
• Personal
  • 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• Sick
  • 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• 12 Paid County Holidays
  • No waiting period to receive paid holidays

Additional Benefits:

• Educational Assistance
  • 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance