Accountant B (Sheriff)

Position Summary

Work under the direction of the Finance Administrator and serve as support for the Budget & Finance department, including but not limited to preparing/submitting deposits, cutting checks for Narcotics/Alert, maintaining the Property Seizure Program, performing advanced professional accounting, maintaining receipts records, reviewing and submitting procurement card statements, reconciliations of budget accounts, and to perform related duties as assigned within the Sheriff Office.
 

Pay Grade: 52

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education
 

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in accounting; AND
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, public or business administration; or a closely related field; OR
• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION; TRAINING; AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
   

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate accounting records for Narcotics and Alert, ensuring that all seizures and vehicle settlements are correctly entered in accordance with the Notice of Seizure and the court order.
• Keeps records of cash receipts into the Property Seizure program from settlements, Narcotics and Alert Divisions, Criminal History Records & Identification, Bureau of Professional Standard and Integrity, State of Tennessee, Probate Court, Criminal Court, and General Sessions.
• Prepares divisions' periodic schedules by comparing actual expenditures to budgetary appropriations.
• Processes procurement card purchases and ensures compliance with the related policies and procedures.
• Prepares and submits daily deposits via Regions OnePass.
• Collects, analyzes, reconciles, and produces monthly board bills for USMS, HOA/DCS, and updating data to applicable systems.
• Analyzes monthly operating statements for all divisions.
• Provides specialized monthly accounting reports assigned by the Administrator.
• Develops timelines to ensure work activities stay within projected implementation schedules.
• Maintains an open line of communication with internal and external customers and provides status updates to the Administrator on assigned activities.
• Composes correspondence regarding technical accounting problems.
• Performs other related duties as required.
   

KSAs

• Thorough knowledge of accounting theory and practices.
• Skilled in budgeting, fiscal management, and purchasing procedures.
• Skilled in utilizing word processing and spreadsheet software (Word, Excel, and Access).
• Ability to organize, analyze, and report information and develop presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, service providers, outside organizations, and the general public.
• Ability to demonstrate and exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be well organized and multitask.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
   

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
 

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment.  The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees.  This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department.  The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.