Staff Accountant

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more; be sure to explore all we have to offer here!

The Financial Management & Administration Department provides accounting and financial reporting, grants management, debt management, accounts payable, procurement, surplus disposal process, purchasing card program, risk management, payroll, employee benefit programs, and shared administrative services for County departments and agencies.

The Financial Management & Administration Department is currently looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Staff Accountant. This posting will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Responsible for researching, evaluating, recommending, testing, and implementing new Oracle/ERP initiatives including moving to Cloud-based services as well as other countywide financial systems. Perform system setups, testing, training, and development as well as maintenance of process documentation.
• Provides accurate and timely information at year end to assist in the completion of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Single Audit Report, DCF Audit Report and the supporting auditor's workpapers; completes ACFR information such as financial statements, footnotes, and statistical section with accurate information; completes the Single Audit and DCF Audit; prepares the supporting audit workpapers; reviews and implements Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements; reviews and implements Single Audit and DCF Audit requirements.
• Process, prepare and analyze accurate financial information in an efficient and thoroughly documented manner; reviews month end Balance Sheets and Income Statements for unusual items or trends, performs and/or monitors reconciliations; prepares financial reports such as the Trend Monitoring Report and Interim Financial Report; processes, prepares and analyzes journal vouchers and or other corrections as needed to perform job, such as capital leases, payroll, accruals, accounts receivable, pension fund, fixed assets, grants, projects, debt, etc.; processes, prepares, and analyzes financial information related to County projects and grants; Prepares, processes, and reviews Public Building Commission information.
• Defines, implements, audits and monitors internal controls to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and minimize the risk of fraud within County departments; oversees internal controls and security of assets, reconciliations, reviews, approvals, authorizations, and verifications; serves as a subject matter expert for financial related inquiries.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration or related field is required.

Two years in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration, or related area is preferred.

Oracle, public sector, fund accounting, and software implementation experience preferred.

Experience can substitute for education.  Education can substitute for experience.