at Kootenai County in Coeur d Alene, Idaho, United States
Job Description
BUDGET ACCOUNTANT
BY OCTOBER 3, 2022 AND ATTACH COVER LETTER & RESUME**
THIS POSITION manages the County’s budgeting process in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements. This position oversees the accounting and compliance of grants, fixed assets, tax revenue disbursement and unclaimed property administration. In addition, this role works with the Finance Director to plan and deliver the County Budget.
- $61,380 to $72,966 per year depending on experience
- Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), a pension plan with five year vesting, 94% employer contribution, and a lifetime payout upon retirement
- Excellent and comprehensive benefits package. For example, employee-only medical/dental/vision premium of only $55.33 per month (nicotine free rate). View our entire benefits package.
- 40 HOURS OF PAID VACATION AFTER 6 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Do you have student loan debt? This position is Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible allowing employees who qualify 100% student loan forgiveness
- View the full job description
DO YOU QUALIFY?
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related field, with a minimum of 20 semester hours of accounting.
- Do you have a minimum of three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience?
- Do you possess or have the ability to possess a Certified Government Finance Manager (CGFM), CPA or CIA Certificate?
- Do you have an in-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application in County government?
- Do you possess a high degree of technological competence, exceptional written and verbal interpersonal communication skills, and a high degree of initiative?
- Are you able to successfully pass a financial/credit background check?
- Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license and are you insurable?
YOU MAY BE THE RIGHT CANDIDATE IF:
- You have a detailed understanding of government accounting and budgeting laws, rules and regulations
- You have intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills.
- You are able to communicate financial information to external and internal users
- You demonstrate understanding of sound financial and accounting internal controls and processes as well as the ability to troubleshoot complex accounting issues
- You have the demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
CONTACT: Human Resources (208) 446-1640
TO APPLY: Apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kcgov/jobs/3728586/accountant-budget-auditors-office?keywords=budget&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs Attach cover letter and resume to online application. Must successfully pass the County’s pre-employment and subsequent drug tests as well as a financial/credit background check.
EOE/Vets Preference/Drug Free Workplace
