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Job Summary

$44,364 - $68,833/ year DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits 

Performs responsible work preparing, reconciling, maintaining, and reviewing financial records.

Responsibilities

• Process, prints and distributes weekly and monthly checks for direct payments to vendors and clients; maintains warrant, check registers and check distribution log; uploads check files to Treasurer’s Office; prepares canceled and voided check requests as required.
• Manages and reconciles Special Welfare Fund Account; enters collections, parental co-payments and guardianship fees, criminal history fees related to service programs, child support payments, Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Administration (SSA) receipts.
• Enters fraud and overpayment information into Virginia Case Management System (VaCMS); submits collections to Department of Medical Assistance Services.
• Reconciles various payroll accounting records, verifying accuracy, resolving discrepancies and initiating necessary corrections; sorts and organizes expenses according to cost categories including Children’s Services Act invoices; checks transactions for appropriateness and adherence to accounting principles.
• Reconciles and uploads financial reports from the Thomas Brothers Accounting System to the County general ledger system and the State LASER accounting system including adjustments and correcting journal entries; prepares monthly reconciliation report; updates Thomas Brother software with new or revised cost codes.
• Reconciles purchasing card expenses; prints reports and distributes; determines budget codes and enters into purchasing card software.
• Maintains purchase orders for childcare and other programs; logs approved purchase orders sent to vendors; prepares Report of Collections; enters receipts; reconciles and submits to Treasurer’s Office.
• Distributes bus tickets, gas cards and other client related items; monitors usage and prepares reports by program code; maintain petty cash account.

Qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of data entry, automated financial recordkeeping systems, and various microcomputer software packages; and standard office procedures, practices and equipment; knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), methods and practices of accounting, tax, ledger recording, balancing and financial reporting; 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 the use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the public; maintain complex records; assemble and organize data; prepare reports from such records; and exercise independent judgment, initiative, and attention to detail in accordance with established policies and procedures with minimal supervision.

Click here ​for full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. 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].