Reviews, reconciles, and analyzes financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with County policies and applicable regulations; Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts, resolving discrepancies and ensuring proper classification of financial data; Prepares financial schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for audits, grant reporting, and internal use; Analyzes financial data and transactions to identify errors, trends, and variances requiring adjustment or correction; Assists in monitoring expenditures, revenues, and budget activity to support financial tracking and compliance; Supports grant-related accounting activities, including tracking expenditures and preparing documentation for reporting and audits; Prepares adjusting entries and ensures proper recording of financial transactions in accordance with established procedures; Participates in audit preparation by organizing records, preparing documentation, and responding to audit inquiries; Provides technical assistance and guidance to departmental staff on accounting processes and financial system usage; Performs research and resolves moderately complex accounting issues in coordination with senior accounting staff. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a closely related field, as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of professional accounting or financial statement auditing experience.