Balances cash book figures; Corrects imbalance errors by initiating journal entries within strict guidelines; Assists in finding reasons for imbalances; May perform timekeeping functions, including collecting and tracking hours worked, implementing labor agreements and applicable laws and ordinances involving payments, deductions, differentials, overtime, reimbursements, etc., assigning costs to appropriate cost centers, researching imbalances and errors in posting and initiating corrective action, and reviewing and releasing payroll to the Controller-Treasurer Department; Performs accounts payable functions; conducts research, such as checking invoices against services rendered and contractual agreements, completing appropriate forms and documentation, and ensuring sales tax is properly charged or accrued; Performs accounts receivable functions; researches files for payment responsibility from other County departments, bills appropriately, adjusts invoices, and applies payments; collects revenue received, accepts and records payments from clients, departments, and agencies; reviews and researches accounts where overpayments or underpayments have been received, initiates appropriate corrective action, and maintains records; Manages accounts assigned to a department or division, including monies received for services provided to clients; May offer orientation and answer procedural questions for new employees and coworkers; Creates and maintains databases necessary to track accounting functions; collects and summarizes activity data from several sources; Checks journal entry detail, deposit information, and other hard-copy materials against computer printout for accuracy; researches and balances discrepancies; May gather statistical information on units of service provided or persons served by a department; Verifies payments for compliance with Federal and State laws, grant requirements, and County ordinances; Furnishes public, departments, and agencies with information by searching for and explaining applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures covering specialized fiscal processes or rules, including explaining fiscal services provided by the County, and explaining Federal and State regulations as they apply to specialized fiscal functions; Disburses payments to appropriate accounts and prepares summary reports for revenue distribution; Operates financial management and/or accounting software and other computer systems or applications; Orient new system users; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*; Performs other related duties, as required. Knowledge of: Clerical accounting principles, terminology, and methods, including general bookkeeping procedures; Office practices and procedures, including accounting systems; Customer service principles, including effective communication and the handling of irate and distressed people; Common computer systems and applications; Business mathematics to perform calculations and create statistical reports.