County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania
Finance Director
County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania, Uniontown, Pennsylvania, United States, 15401
OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOBTo serve as a management level employee who directly reports to the County Commissioners. At the County Commissioners discretion, the incumbent employee is involved directly in the determination of the County accounting policy and guidelines and responsibly directs the implementation thereof, to ensure that the County creates accurate and timely financial records for the County.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB
Develop, update, and maintain auditing and accounting guidelines.Recommend fiscal policy to the County Commissioners.Ensure the County is following the proper internal controls.Ensure all revenue accruals and expenditures are posted under the Accounting Standards at year end.Prepare the Schedule of Expenditures Federal Awards (“SEFA”) in time for the Annual Audit.Work with Human Service Funds to ensure they are prepared as of December 31st for each calendar year and are ready for the Annual Audit.Ensure the Annual Audit is completed by September 30th and provided to the Federal Government each year. Must work with the external Audit Firm so they have the audit completed in a timely manner.Have oversight on the County Budget to the extent necessary for a full understanding of the Commissioners Budget.Set-up new accounts based on the Commissioners Budget.Oversee County Budget and ensure Departments are working within the established County Budget.Liaison with all County Departments and Agencies.Work with Purchasing Manager and Chief Clerk on Budget related issues.Work with Purchasing Manager on department expenses.Prepare a draft of the Financial Statement for external audits.Prepare work-papers that support the Annual Financial Statement.Review all cash accounts.Reconcile County Grant with Departments. Meetings with Departments related to their Grants, such as PCCD and other Grants that must be submitted to the commonwealth on a Quarterly and Final Base at the Fiscal Year End.Have oversight on County’s Internal Controls.Write Internal Policy and new Guidelines for the County when the Commonwealth and Federal Government issue new standards.Make corrections to Audit Findings by External Audits.The Finance Director, of Fayette County, will make management decisions on the proper Accounting and Standards that must be applied to all matters in the County.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDReceives supervision and directions from the county Commissioners.SUPERVISION GIVENThe Finance Director will supervise the Purchasing Manager, Grant Tax Collection Monitor and Chief Accountant, providing direction to all as necessary.QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/TRAININGBachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.WORK EXPERIENCE4 years of accounting experience in government fund accounting and/or auditing, OR any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience. Management experience with accounting emphasis.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB
Develop, update, and maintain auditing and accounting guidelines.Recommend fiscal policy to the County Commissioners.Ensure the County is following the proper internal controls.Ensure all revenue accruals and expenditures are posted under the Accounting Standards at year end.Prepare the Schedule of Expenditures Federal Awards (“SEFA”) in time for the Annual Audit.Work with Human Service Funds to ensure they are prepared as of December 31st for each calendar year and are ready for the Annual Audit.Ensure the Annual Audit is completed by September 30th and provided to the Federal Government each year. Must work with the external Audit Firm so they have the audit completed in a timely manner.Have oversight on the County Budget to the extent necessary for a full understanding of the Commissioners Budget.Set-up new accounts based on the Commissioners Budget.Oversee County Budget and ensure Departments are working within the established County Budget.Liaison with all County Departments and Agencies.Work with Purchasing Manager and Chief Clerk on Budget related issues.Work with Purchasing Manager on department expenses.Prepare a draft of the Financial Statement for external audits.Prepare work-papers that support the Annual Financial Statement.Review all cash accounts.Reconcile County Grant with Departments. Meetings with Departments related to their Grants, such as PCCD and other Grants that must be submitted to the commonwealth on a Quarterly and Final Base at the Fiscal Year End.Have oversight on County’s Internal Controls.Write Internal Policy and new Guidelines for the County when the Commonwealth and Federal Government issue new standards.Make corrections to Audit Findings by External Audits.The Finance Director, of Fayette County, will make management decisions on the proper Accounting and Standards that must be applied to all matters in the County.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDReceives supervision and directions from the county Commissioners.SUPERVISION GIVENThe Finance Director will supervise the Purchasing Manager, Grant Tax Collection Monitor and Chief Accountant, providing direction to all as necessary.QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/TRAININGBachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.WORK EXPERIENCE4 years of accounting experience in government fund accounting and/or auditing, OR any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience. Management experience with accounting emphasis.
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