Temporary Help - Local Government (Accounting)

Job Description:

Temporary Help - Local Government (Accounting)

Description

Temporary Help - Accountant
Department of Finance and Budget
Temporary, Non-Exempt
Non-Benefits Eligible, Non-VRS Eligible

Job Summary/ Objective:
Performs general clerical and technical work involving the preparation and maintenance of fiscal or related records; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of an Accountant. This position will work up to 20 hours per week.

Essential Functions:

• Audit, review vendor invoice payments to ensure correct coding and supporting documentations in the financial systems;
• Audits, balances and adjusts accounts including encumbrances, and expenditures;
• Assists in preparing payroll listing, checks and reports;
• Maintains mails, account records and a variety of other records;
• Performs a wide variety of clerical account-keeping and related tasks;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of bookkeeping terminology and methods.
• General knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment.
• Some knowledge of routine accounting principles;
• Ability to maintain complex financial records
• Ability to navigate financial system through quick training
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively
• Ability to maintain financial records accurately
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to keep confidential information

Required Education and Experience:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by courses or experiences involving the maintenance of complex financial and/or statistical records.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Conducts work in a sitting position; however, job requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping and light lifting.
• Requires frequent operation of a variety of office machines.
• Regular contacts made with individuals from: (a) other internal organizations units; or (b) outside organizations; or (c) frequent contact with the general public for purposes of exchanging factual information which may require some judgement or interpretation in order to be responsive to questions or applicable to a specific situation.
• Communication is usually cooperative in nature, with infrequent conflicts resolved by higher authority.

Salary Range:

The hourly rate for this position is $24.00 per hour (approx. $24,960 per year). Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. This is a temporary, FLSA non-exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy, §P-60.

Deadline for Applications : Position is open until January 24, 2025.

Length of Employment: Beginning of February to end of April, 2025.

Remote Work:
This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule that is in compliance with the County’s Remote Work Policy and meets the operational and service needs for the position. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Albemarle County Core Values:
Albemarle County holds its employees to the highest standards in fulfilling the County’s Vision and Mission. We believe in excellence in public service through:

Community: We expect diversity, equity and inclusion to be integrated into how we live our mission.

Integrity: We value our customers and co-workers by always providing honest and fair treatment.

Innovation: We embrace creativity and positive change.

Stewardship: We honor our role as stewards of the public trust by managing our natural, human, and financial resources respectfully and responsibly.

Learning: We encourage and support lifelong learning and personal and professional growth.