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JOB TITLE: COMPTROLLER

Department: Auditing

Supervisor: Clerk

Supervision Exercised: None

Exempt Status: Exempt

Benefits Eligibility Status: Eligible

BOCC Approval: April 30, 2024

SUMMARY

This position requires a thorough knowledge of a wide range of accounting and finance including; general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash handling, payroll, auditing, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, fixed assets, sales tax, levy calculation, financial statement preparation, and internal and external reporting. This position provides extensive technical accounting expertise and training to other departments, agencies and the 40+ taxing districts that operate within Bonner County, such as cities, fire districts, school districts, etc.

These responsibilities require the individual to use sound technical judgment on complex accounting and financial questions, daily. It is also critical that this position understand what is available as public information and what is confidential. The decisions made at this level are independent and require examining many dimensions to find workable solutions to the matter at hand.

There is extensive interaction with staff and management from other departments, as well as commissioners, outside agencies, vendors, and the general public. It is imperative that this individual use excellent judgment when talking to others and handling documents because of issues of confidentiality which could expose the county to extensive liability if handled negligently. This position has significant and major impact on the budgets, policies and procedures adopted by the county as well as through its interaction with all taxing districts, various departments of state government, the federal government and other agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities which are not listed in any particular order of priority and may be amended or added to by the County at any time:

GENERAL ACCOUNTING

The Comptroller is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.

Prepare journal entries

Understand general ledger operations

Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts

Prepare analysis of accounts as requested

Produce financial reports as requested

compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly, quarterly and annual reports

ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures

ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met

prepare financial management reports

establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of internal control processes and procedures

resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities

continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities

monitor and support taxation issues

develop and maintain financial data bases

financial audit preparation and coordinate of the audit process with the outside auditors

ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses

analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues

analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems

FINANCIAL ANALYST & BUDGETING

Performs complex budgeting and accounting functions; conducts financial, statistical, and analytical studies; prepares and assists in the preparation of financial reports, statements, and claims for reimbursement. Reports financial status by preparing and analyzing financial plans, forecasts, and reports.

Tracks financial status by monitoring variances from pl