*This recruitment has been reopened. If you have already applied, you do not need to do so again. *

The salary for this position is: $6,851 - $8,339 monthly

*NOTE: ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN TESTING FOR THIS POSITION. TESTING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN THREE PHASES:  *

1. WRITTEN EXAMINATION (FINANCIAL MATH AND PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTING)
2. PRELIMINARY SCREENING EXAMINATION (BASIC PAYROLL CALCULATIONS USING EXCEL)
3. ORAL BOARD (STRUCTURED PANEL INTERVIEW ON LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND SUPERVISION)

ALL CANDIDATES MUST PASS EACH PHASE OF TESTING IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

Reporting to the Bureau Chief of Financial Operations in the Sheriff's Office, this position will direct the day-to-day activities and assigned staff of the accounting and financial functions. Responsibilities include the management and oversight of accounting systems with multiple funds, complex payroll processing, assisting with policy planning, and grant/contract administration.

Staffing: Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of assigned staff. Interviews and recommends candidates to be hired, trains subordinates, evaluates performance, and recommends disciplinary action. Analyzes and resolves the most complex problems that arise and provides on-going technical expertise.

During times of absences or heavy workloads, incumbent will perform duties of staff.

Accounting & Finance: Oversees and directs accounting functions to include accounts payable/purchasing, voucher preparation, fixed asset accountability and cash receipting, accounts receivable system and reimbursements. Recommends and implements approved policies and procedures to assure effective functioning of the accounting activities of assigned area and assure compliance with accounting standards and requirements.

Assists with the development, presentation, implementation, and control of a balanced budget. Analyzes the operating status, budget requests, revenues, fund balances and expenditures for each program. Compiles annual operating budgets for various funds and monitors approved budgets throughout the year to prevent over-expenditures and processes necessary adjustments to reflect changes in operating or funding conditions.

Designs, develops, and prepares complex financial management reports for use in department decision making and policy setting as well as completing other internal and external reporting requirements. Involves independent project work, evaluation and development of useful data and information.

Conducts periodic internal audit of accounting programs, expenditures, and activities to assure compliance with local, state and federal requirements and with any applicable grant or contract requirements.

Payroll: Oversees and manages the preparation of the office's payroll functions. Audits and balances payroll entries to ensure accuracy of entries and ensures wages, incentive and special pay, and benefits disbursement are following applicable federal, state, and local law, and the collective bargaining agreement and personnel rules. Publishes payroll reports and forward to Civil Service Commission for certification.

Maintains and monitors employee leave accruals to ensure that appropriate levels are used in accordance with labor contracts and County personnel rules and Sheriff's Office policies.

Reviews personnel information of new hires for correct salary placement and benefit packages in accordance with labor contracts and personnel rules.

*Grant Management: *Administers the office's grant and contract management requirements to assure fiscal requirements are followed. Maintains grant receivables. Represents