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NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago

Cost Accounting Coordinator

NEOGOV is seeking a Cost Accounting Coordinator to perform technical accounting work involving a complete set of transactions within one or more functional accounting areas. The role includes analyzing financial data, managing a full cycle of transactions within an assigned accounting function, and providing customer service to the public and other departments.

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Responsibilities

Maintains fiscal records; compiles data and prepares summaries, statements, statistical information and other reports
Prepares and reconciles account balances; report discrepancies and problems and makes necessary corrections
Assignment and entry of cost accounting codes along with the County General Ledger accounts for each accounting record processed
Data entry of payroll timecards in the Department’s cost accounting system to include cost accounting of type of work, equipment used, road materials and shop inventory, repair orders, maintenance codes, projects and various types of leaves to ensure compliance with county policies and collective bargaining agreements. Reconciliating Department hours entered into cost accounting system to Finance timekeeping system
Gather, file, sort, verify, and maintain financial records; receive and receipt monetary values; prepare deposits for the Treasury Department. Complete departmental credit applications for new vendor accounts and request W-9 forms. Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal vouchers, purchase orders, P-card transactions, and entering inventory in the Department’s cost accounting system and the County’s Accounting system
Processes all Department’s travel, following county guidelines and policies. Prepares conference/training registration and payments, calculation of per diem, hotel reservations and car rentals. Coordinates with Finance for travel requests
Ability to read and understand property legal descriptions, surveys, plat maps, and easements for creating permits. Assigns project numbers for Land Use Permits
Petty Cash custodian. Process low-cost reimbursements for employees with supervisor’s approval. Request AP for replenishment
Develops fiscal/accounting procedural recommendations, changes and/or projections based on independent analysis and research of data
Works directly with federal and independent auditors to explain transactions or answer questions
Reviews work from other departments or sources for accuracy and in accordance with County procedures and general accounting principles; provides technical assistance as required
Provide customer service to the public, employees, and other departments in person and by telephone through answering general inquiries, interpreting departmental policies and procedures, and handling complaints
Develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with other county departments, government agencies, contractors and consultants, and the public
Explains departmental policies and procedures and governing regulations to the public, volunteers, and/or other employees
All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Accounting principlesRecordkeeping practicesData analysisFinancial reportingCustomer serviceMathematical computationsOrganizational skills

Required

Thorough knowledge of recordkeeping practices is used in the day-to-day maintenance of fiscal accounts
Considerable knowledge of general office principles and practices
Some knowledge of general accounting principles including double entry bookkeeping
Ability to perform detailed work involving numerical data
Ability to apply general accounting principles in resolving problems and verifying accuracy of others' work
Ability to make accurate mathematical computations using decimals, fractions and percentages
Ability to prepare detailed fiscal reports
Ability to establish priorities and organize own workload
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other departments, employees and the public
High school graduation or equivalency, preferably supplemented by additional coursework in accounting
Four years of progressively responsible experience in accounting with exposure to the application of basic accounting principles
Any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the above-described duties

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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