Staff Accountant
Chattanooga, Tennessee Area
Prepares monthly, quarterly and/or year end financial statements,consolidated financial reports, statements of revenues and expenditures, and department, fund or grant budgets; maintains financial information system data; makes journal entries and prepares trial balance.Analyzes, reconciles and audits accounts, budgets, revenue and expenditure statements and contracts; ensures compliance of transactions with relevant federal, state and county rules, regulations and procedures;Serves as a technical information source for department management and staff; researches accounting related issues; coordinates information between the finance department, other County departments, and external agencies to clarify and reconcile issues relating to County funds and accounting.Assists with the preparation of bi-weekly payroll and carries out the payment of the General Government payroll. Coordinates with department administrators and human resources to make sure employees benefits and pay are accurate and recorded properly. Prepares invoices to bill intra-government entities for governmental services provided by the county government.