CAFR Accountant (Accountant III)



Job Details

CAFR Accountant (Accountant III)
Employer

Fairfax County

Salary

$65,825.55 - $109,708.77 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

18-00193

Department

Finance

Opening Date

03/10/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Posting Type
Open to General Public
Pay Grade
S27

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This job opportunity is being re-announced. If you previously applied to 18-00193, you do not need to reapply to be considered.

Coordinates the preparation, production and distribution of the county's comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). Prepares highly complex and diversified financial reports, such as governmental fund (modified accrual) and government-wide (full accrual) financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Assists with the coordination of the independent audit of the county's financial statements. Provides technical accounting guidance and assistance to assigned departments, as well as monitoring the accounting activities within assigned funds. Assists with the development and review of accounting policies and procedures and with the implementation of new accounting requirements.

Note: The salary offer will not exceed the midpoint (or $87,767.47) of the advertised salary range.
 

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Supervises staff in preparation of highly complex and diversified financial reports with a countywide impact required by federal and state, including the county's comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR);
Serves as a lead consultant and coordinates training opportunities for county departments on accounting and financial reporting matters;
Participates in development and implementation of countywide policies and procedures pertaining to accounting and financial reporting;
Coordinates programs with countywide impact (i.e., Integrated Customer Assistance Compliance program, Internal Controls program);
Participates in the management and oversight of countywide policies and procedures.

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Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of governmental accounting and fiscal management, and the ability to apply them to complex governmental accounting systems;
Considerable knowledge of federal, state and county procedures, policies, regulations and legislation impacting the maintenance of county financial records and reports;
Knowledge of electronic financial data processing systems;
Ability to plan, direct, and supervise the activities of professional accountants engaged in complex accounting work;
Ability to prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of comprehensive, complex accounting reports and records;
Ability to develop and implement sound accounting policies and procedures.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting; or a bachelor's degree in business administration or related field that has been supplemented by at least 24 credit hours of intermediate level accounting or higher; plus four years of increasingly responsible accounting experience including two years of experience with automated accounting systems. CPA certification or a master's degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for one year of required experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Not applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with local government financial accounting and reporting utilizing automated accounting systems. Experience interpreting and implementing governmental accounting standards and policies. CPA or other relevant professional certification. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare reports for management and external customers. Excellent PC skills with considerable proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe software products. Ability to perform tasks with attention to detail in a fast paced environment where multiple high priority or high visibility tasks must be completed within a set time-frame. Innovative individual motivated by continual change and professional development.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a credit history check to the satisfaction of the employer prior to employment. Applicants and employees within these select positions must demonstrate financial responsibility in personal finances as a condition of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job is generally sedentary in nature. However visual acuity is required to read data on computer monitor. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. Ability to carry items up to 15 pounds. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview.

It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance.  TTY 703-222-7314.  EEO/AA/TTY.

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
  • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Programs
  • Contributory Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Leave (Sick and Vacation)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employees’ Child Care Center and Fitness Center
  • Flexible Schedule and Telework Options
  • Transportation Subsidy
  • Discount Educational Programs
For additional details please visit the County’s benefits webpage.

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What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
  • Less than 12th grade
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Some college
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctorate degree
02
Have you completed at least 24 credit hours of intermediate level accounting or higher?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Is your degree in one of the following disciplines?
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Audit
  • Business administration
  • Other (related field)
  • Other (non-related field)
  • Not applicable
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If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you or you do not possess a degree, enter "N/A".
05
Do you currently possess a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license?
  • Yes
  • No
06
If you responded "Yes" to the previous question, please list your CPA license number, the expiration date, and the state in which you are licensed. If this is not applicable to you, enter "N/A".
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How many years of full-time equivalent increasingly responsible accounting experience do you have?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five to less than six years
  • Six to less than seven years
  • Seven to less than eight years
  • Eight or more years
08
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working with an automated accounting system or a financial module of any Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) application?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five to less than six years
  • Six to less than seven years
  • Seven to less than eight years
  • Eight or more years
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If you have experience utilizing an automated accounting system or a financial module of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application, please list them below. If this question does not pertain to you and you do not have the aforementioned experience, enter "N/A".
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How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have either preparing or auditing financial reports?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five to less than six years
  • Six to less than seven years
  • Seven to less than eight years
  • Eight or more years
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How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have coordinating policy and procedure issues with other branch and administrative management staff?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five to less than six years
  • Six to less than seven years
  • Seven to less than eight years
  • Eight or more years
12
Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
  • Beginner (Basic knowledge of creating a worksheet; performing calculations in a worksheet; modifying and formatting a worksheet; printing workbook contents)
  • Intermediate (Knowledge of inserting and modifying graphic objects in a worksheet; customizing and enhancing workbooks; analyzing data using Pivot Tables, Slicers, and Pivot Charts)
  • Advanced (Extensive knowledge of increasing productivity and improving efficiency by streamlining workflow; collaborating with others using workbooks; auditing worksheets; analyzing data; working with multiple workbooks; importing and exporting data, using Excel with the web)
  • No experience

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Employer
Fairfax County
Address
12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035
Phone
703-324-4900

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