Job Title
Account Clerk Senior
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name
County of Henrico General Services
About Us
Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.
General Statement of Duties
Performs highly complex and/or technical fiscal duties for an assigned department with complex funding and/or revenue streams; responsible for department-specific financial accounts and transactions, recordkeeping and reporting as assigned; ensures or assists with department-specific compliance with various financial related requirements (e.g. funding, grants, programs, etc.) as well as County policies and processes; serves as lead worker or working supervisor; does related work as required.
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, April 29, 2024.
Essential Duties
Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and practices; strong accounting and recordkeeping skills with the ability to accurately track costs, prepare and manage financial records, transactions and reports in accordance with County policies and procedures, and to assist as assigned with budget preparation; ability to perform complex mathematical calculations quickly and accurately; ability to keep and to make reports, including complex reports, from financial records; excellent organization skills with the demonstrated ability to plan and execute work effectively to successfully complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner within established deadlines; ability to multi-task; professional integrity including the ability to maintain the integrity of confidential and/or time sensitive information and processes; ability to read, and consistently comprehend, interpret, apply and communicate policies and information accurately; sound political astuteness; sound critical thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to appropriately resolve a variety of questions and issues within established policies, guidelines, requirements and procedures; ability to research issues and identify appropriate solutions; sound professional judgement with demonstrated ability to consider and weigh a variety of relevant factors and make accurate decisions or recommendations; ability to synthesize multiple types of data and make accurate appropriate determinations and recommendations; strong computer skills with ability to use computer and typical business software, proprietary software, applications and systems to complete assigned tasks; visual and hearing acuity sufficient to enable effective interactions and accurate data collection; excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders and staff and to establish and maintain effective working relationships; excellent interpersonal and communication skills to communicate fiscal and technical information, including complex information, clearly and accurately to stakeholders and staff; ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to collaborate effectively to establish and maintain a good working relationships with all levels of department and County staff, vendors, and other relevant stakeholders; basic supervisory skills including strong training skills and the ability to effectively manage workloads, direct the activities of assigned staff efficiently, and to foster and maintain high morale and engagement; personal accountability including teamwork and establishing and maintaining positive working relationships; excellent customer service skills with the demonstrated ability to interact patiently, respectfully and with tact and courtesy with all stakeholders and staff with varying levels of understanding and needs in order to appropriately address requests, needs and issues; tact; and courtesy. Must be able to positively and appropriately represent the County with customers and other stakeholders. May require the ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school with relevant course work completed at the high school or college level and five (5) years of relevant work experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
This positon may be underfilled as an Account Clerk I, II, or III; depending on experience.
Additional Information
May require a valid driver***s license to perform assigned duties at various locations Countywide.
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
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through http://henrico.us/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at http://henrico.us.
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, April 29, 2024.
Minimum Salary
39616
Maximum Salary
72875
Currency
USD
Main Organization
General Government
General Government
Employment Status
Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home