Staff Accountant in Mandan, North Dakota at Morton County

Staff Accountant
Auditor’s Office – Morton County

POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides accounting, reporting, and financial coordination support within the Auditor’s Office, such as those listed below.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position performs a range of duties involving financial recordkeeping, reconciliation, reporting, and support of payroll and benefit-related transactions, as listed below.

• Prepare, review, and reconcile financial records and general ledger accounts

• Verify and process tax collections and distribute funds to appropriate entities

• Prepare financial reports, including expenditure, revenue, and cash reports

• Support payroll-related financial activities, including reconciliation and validation of transactions

• Assist with benefit-related financial transactions and vendor payments

• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation

• Support audit processes by preparing reports and verifying financial data

• Respond to inquiries from departments, employees, and external entities

• Maintain confidentiality of financial and employee information

• Assist with statutory processes, public inquiries, and other office functions as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
The following minimum qualifications are required to perform the essential functions of this position, as outlined below.

• Associate's Degree

• Two years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or related financial work, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The following qualifications are desirable and may enhance a candidate’s ability to perform the duties of this position, as listed below.

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, human resources, public administration, or related field

• Experience with governmental accounting or fund accounting

• Familiarity with reconciliations, internal controls, and financial reporting processes

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The following describes the general work environment and conditions associated with this position, such as those listed below.

Work is performed primarily in an office setting with frequent computer use and deadlines requiring accuracy and attention to detail.

Morton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.