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Under the direction of the Finance Manager, the Accountant performs broad or complex accounting and financial tasks, involving a moderate level of decision-making and responsibility. This position requires a high-level of accounting and auditing knowledge and computer software proficiency to compile financial information for internal review, assist in the preparation of the County's Comprehensive Financial Annual Report, the Budget Book and various other reports in accordance with County, State, and Federal regulations. Responsible for coordinating and performing various accounting functions for the County related to accounts receivable, revenue accounting, and payables. The Accountant is required to exercise considerable judgment, accuracy, and the ability to meet multiple deadlines. This position assists with cost negotiation proposals and prepares information to develop proposals and counter-proposals for collective bargaining. Monitors and reviews all county invoices and claims for payments to assure compliance with operational, legal and accounting requirements. Maintains account ledgers, journals and registers of the County. Research and records electronic funds received by the county, and determines and maintains revenue account codes. Develop and prepare various financial reports as needed for internal management and external reporting purposes. Recommend policy and procedure changes to optimize workflow, internal controls, technical functionality, and cost efficiency. Maintains contracts and grants to ensure compliance with operations, legal and accounting requirements. Reconciles general ledger, tax collections, fee and other county accounts. Identifies control weaknesses and procedural issues and initiates resolutions. Ensures financial integrity of the County's Accounting and Payroll Software Systems, by interacting on a regular basis with accounting staff, managers and directors from all County Divisions. Verifies that financial policies and procedures are adhered to by conducting internal audits. Prepares, analyzes, maintains, and reconciles complex financial transactions involving County Funds. Assists with the annual financial audit and prepares year-end audit work papers. Analyzes state and federal financial reporting requirements and recommends policies and procedures for compliance. Oversees the County's Capital Asset system, capitalizes assets, and calculates depreciation. Conducts special projects as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor. Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.