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Job Summary

$54,282 - $90,804 / year DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits

Performs responsible accounting work for the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger. There are two levels of Accountant distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee.

Responsibilities

• Computes, prepares, and inputs data for journal entries; reconciles accounts, sub-ledgers, and system modules to the general ledger; processes expenditure and revenue transfer requests.
• Coordinates and prepares cash balancing with the Treasurer’s Office for the County and its fiscal agents; prepares bank and investment reconciliation for fiscal agent and bond accounts; provides assistance to independent auditors for financial statements and records; and reviews monthly financial reports of the County and its fiscal agents for accuracy.
• Prepares routine to complex schedules, research, account analysis or other work necessary for preparation of financial statements, ledgers, reports, or taxes.
• Reviews various documents for sufficient funding, coding, and compliance with County procedures; and prepares, reviews, monitors, and analyzes accounts such as receivables and payables for accuracy.
• Maintains the Donation Trust Fund and performs balancing of the fund.
• Audits P-cards for coding, signatures, and calculations; maintains P-card imports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of accounting, tax, ledger recording, balancing, and financial reporting; Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements; principles
and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Must possess reliable transportation to work site(s).
• Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite. Experience in Tyler Enterprise ERP, MUNIS, is beneficial.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other
County employees, fiscal agencies, and the public; maintain complex records, assemble and organize data and prepare reports from such data; exercise independent judgment and initiative and attention to detail in accordance with established policies and
procedures.

Position Level Requirements:
Accountant I
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and some accounting experience using complex financial systems; local government accounting experience preferred.

Accountant II
• Completion of five of the VGFOA certificate courses.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and considerable accounting experience using complex financial systems; local government accounting experience preferred.

Click here ​for full job description. Accepting applications until 11:55pm EST on 08/18/2025. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email [email protected].