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Title: Accountant II

Department: Finance

Division/Office: Accounting section

Grade 2119; Hourly position; Category: Classified; Job Code: ACT2; Rev.:07/01/2021

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General Description

The purpose of this position is to maintain and reconcile general ledger and subsidiary records

for Governmental and Enterprise operations, in accordance to generally accepted accounting

principles and pertinent Federal, State and local legislation.

This career ladder series position works under general supervision, independently developing

work methods and sequences.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this

position. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.

Participates in the processing and recording of various revenue, encumbrance, expenditure,

expense, asset, liability and equity transactions, in accordance with GAAP and County policy.

Reconciles grants, invoices, and governmental transactions to the general ledger and program

administration reports.

Ensures proper reconciliation and substantiation of general ledger and bank account balances.

Prepares deposits.

Reconciles control accounts to subsidiary records.

Oversees Sewer Fund billing process, including entering sewer billing adjustments and

customer service.

Maintains County capital projects and contracts.

Reviews and approves general requisitions, travel, and uniform requests

Reviews and verifies Sheriff Sale activity

Tracks and bills special invoices

Approves School Surcharge fee calculations for building permit applications

Works in Excel spreadsheet and word processing software.

Provides accounting expertise to the various departments on matters of financial reporting,

cost analysis and procedural matters, as required.

Assist with Special Projects

Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; and two (2) years of experience in

accounting and financial reporting, with preference given to knowledge of and experience in

government financial operations; or a combination of educations, training and experience.

Additional Requirements:

Good knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles with emphasis on governmental

accounting; ability to comprehend complex oral and written instructions; strong ability to

Title: Accountant II

Department: Finance

Division/Office: Accounting section

Grade 2119; Hourly position; Category: Classified; Job Code: ACT2; Rev.:07/01/2021

Page 2 of 2

This Class Description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Kent County Levy

Court and an employee and is subject to change by the County as its needs change. Page 2

555 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901

comprehend written contracts relating to grants and procurement; strong working knowledge of

personal computers and pertinent applications; ability to develop and work with complex

spreadsheets; ability to multi-task; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

with supervisors, co-workers, subordinates and the public; regular and timely attendance;

performance of duties in a safe manner.

Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background investigation. Must maintain a

positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmonious

relations with customers, co-workers and supervisors. Direct deposit of pay required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in and walking between

work areas may be required.

Occasionally lifting of objects up to 25 pounds.

Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.

Hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.

Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or

calculator.

Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file

information.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics des

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