FUNDING AND ACCOUNTING JOB

responsible for the development, maintenance, and tracking of all Special Districts Administration (Special Districts) fiscal information and data; to provide supervision, direction, coordination, and training for professional fiscal, and fiscal support staff; to perform a variety of the most complex accounting, fiscal analysis, and auditing assignments in the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of Special Districts fiscal records and financial transactions; to present fiscal data and analysis; to coordinate the Special Districts fiscal information system with the County Auditor-Controller’s Office and state and federal agencies; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a highly specialized, management classification which has responsibility for the oversight, development, maintenance, and tracking of all Special Districts fiscal information and data. Incumbents perform a wide variety of very complex fiscal management work, as well as providing day-to-day direction, supervision, and oversight for Special Districts fiscal functions and staff. This is a discrete classification. REPORTS TO Special Districts Administrator CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED Account Clerk I, II; Accounting Technician;; Accountant I, II; and other fiscal support staff, as assigned. EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.) Serves as fiscal officer for Special Districts with responsibility for fiscal controls, reporting, and records development and maintenance; oversees the development, maintenance, and tracking of the Special Districts budget and fiscal information; provides fiscal oversight for project contracts; performs the most complex accounting work in the establishment and maintenance of Special Districts fiscal records; ensures proper maintenance of a variety of fiscal and budget control journals and records; keeps Special Districts management aware of budget and fiscal status, including expenditure levels and the need to adjust expenditures for specific programs and operational areas; implements cash management strategies; coordinates department fiscal data and information with the Auditor-Controller and other fiscal control agencies, such as the state and federal government; may have responsibility for the development, control, maintenance, and reporting for special grants and special funds; coordinates and facilitates department purchasing procedures; performs a variety of accounting work; may perform special financial analysis assignments; performs rate studies, including analysis and implementation; works with and maintains computerized financial management systems; prepares, and directs the preparation of, a variety of financial reports and statements; provides supervision, training, coordination, scheduling, and work evaluations for assigned staff; may represent Special Districts with other County Departments, government organizations, advisor taskforces, and the public, as assigned; makes presentations to a variety of groups, including the Board of Supervisors. TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with other staff. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: General accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application to a variety of accounting transactions and problems. Laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting the financial operations and transactions of Special Districts Government cost accounting and budgeting. Principles of account classification. Budget development and control. Computerized financial management systems, spreadsheets and other data management systems, and word processing. Computers and software used in office, fiscal, and administrative support work. Purchasing methods and procedures. Auditing theory, principles, and techniques and the application thereof to government finance. Principles of supervision, training, and employee evaluation. Ability to: Plan, organize, develop, and coordinate Special Districts’ fiscal functions. Provide supervision, training, and work evaluations for assigned staff. Analyze and evaluate financial information, researching and gathering appropriate information to resolve problems. Interpret and apply related federal and state laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Perform a variety of the most complex accounting and financial transaction work. Proficiently use a variety of computerized spreadsheet, word processing, and data base software. Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. Monitor and update fiscal records. Prepare a variety of financial reports and statements. Gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of information. Use a computerized financial management system. Communicate well during public presentations. Effectively represent Special Districts in contacts with other County staff, the public, and other government agencies. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines. Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.