Accountant III

General Statement of Duties

Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, August 5, 2024.

Maintains a complex system of accounts and records and performs varied and difficult professional accounting work; does related work as required.

Essential Duties

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of accounting

• Knowledge of GAAFR (Government Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting), published by the National Committee on Governmental Accounting

• Good knowledge of the principles underlying the laws, ordinances and regulations governing financial operations

• Knowledge of modern business management practices

• Skill in the use of personal computer software, including commonly utilized spreadsheet and statistical packages

• Ability to analyze data using a computer and to produce customized reports

• Ability to understand complex instructions, policies and data, including federal regulations

• Some knowledge of data processing applications and procedures

• Ability to devise and apply effective accounting procedures

• Ability to plan, organize and direct the installations accounting systems and procedures

• Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting data and to prepare appropriate statements and reports

• Ability to present ideas and recommendations clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious team relationships with coworkers

• Good professional judgment

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting and three (3) years of related successful professional accounting experience, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Additional Information

This position is part of the Business Division of Public Utilities. It is located in the main DPU Offices at the Western Government Center Complex at 4305 E. Parham Road.

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

How To Apply

Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, August 5, 2024.

You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our online applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though https://henrico.us/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right-hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.us.

Minimum Salary 66352

Maximum Salary 122058

Currency USD

Main Organization General Government

General Government

Employment Status Permanent Fulltime

Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home