Position Description

The Accountant Senior position is located at Juvenile Court and performs the more complex professional accounting functions. Performs related duties as required.

Davidson County Juvenile Court’s mission is to prevent problems, promote the positive potential in all people, and pursue fairness and hope.

Typical Duties

• Performs professional accounting duties.
• Prepares various types of financial statements and supporting documentation.
• Assists in budget administration.
• Reconciles accounts.
• Researches and resolves accounting problems as needed.
• Assists with audits as assigned.
• Prepares balance sheets and other financial reports.
• Analyzes trends, costs, revenue, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.
• Reports finances to managements and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
• Posts various types of accounting transactions.
• Prepares and processes various financial forms.
• May assist with preparation of payrolls.
• Orders and accounts for fixed assets and supplies.
• Processes and maintains financial/accounting documents and records.
• Participates in various financial compliance related tasks.
• Researches, analyzes, interprets, and produces financial and narrative reports and/or
  projections.
• Studies and verifies accurate financial information.
• Keeps records on disbursements.
• Handles complaints and questions regarding finance related issues.
• Interprets accounting policies and procedures.
• Provides analytical services to court departments.
• May perform various lead or supervisory duties.
• Assigns and reviews work.
• Evaluates employee performance.
• Approves leave requests.
• Counsels with and corrects employees as needed.
• Attends meetings as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in a financial related field and four (4) years of finance/accounting experience, of which two (2) years must have been in a supervisory capacity.

- - - No Substitution - - -

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Accounting/Finance Related Certifications including (Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Tennessee Certified Finance Officer (CCFO), or State of Tennessee Certified Municipal (CMFO))

• Knowledge of governmental budgeting practices and procedures, audit requirements, and fixed asset accounting

• Experience with Oracle HCM, including submitting Journal Entries for general ledger account reconciliation and running and utilizing Splash BI report data

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

The Accountant Senior position is located at Juvenile Court and performs the more complex professional accounting functions. Performs related duties as required. Davidson County Juvenile Court’s mission is to prevent problems, promote the positive potential in all people, and pursue fairness and hope. Typical Duties Performs professional accounting duties. Prepares various types of financial statements and supporting documentation. Assists in budget administration. Reconciles accounts. Researches and resolves accounting problems as needed. Assists with audits as assigned. Prepares balance sheets and other financial reports. Analyzes trends, costs, revenue, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Reports finances to managements and assumptions underlying budget forecasts. Posts various types of accounting transactions. Prepares and processes various financial forms. May assist with preparation of payrolls. Orders and accounts for fixed assets and supplies. Processes and maintains financial/accounting documents and records. Participates in various financial compliance related tasks. Researches, analyzes, interprets, and produces financial and narrative reports and/orprojections. Studies and verifies accurate financial information. Keeps records on disbursements. Handles complaints and questions regarding finance related issues. Interprets accounting policies and procedures. Provides analytical services to court departments. May perform various lead or supervisory duties. Assigns and reviews work. Evaluates employee performance. Approves leave requests. Counsels with and corrects employees as needed. Attends meetings as needed. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Bachelor’s Degree in a financial related field and four (4) years of finance/accounting experience, of which two (2) years must have been in a supervisory capacity. - - - No Substitution - - - Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply. Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO 94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government. Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Accounting/ Finance Related Certifications including (Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Tennessee Certified Finance Officer (CCFO), or State of Tennessee Certified Municipal (CMFO))Knowledge of governmental budgeting practices and procedures, audit requirements, and fixed asset accounting Experience with Oracle HCM, including submitting Journal Entries for general ledger account reconciliation and running and utilizing Splash BI report data. We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles. Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations. Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

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