Accountant B

The seal of Shelby County, Tennessee, adorned with symbols of agriculture and commerce, reflects its foundation on November 24, 1819—marking a legacy similar to how an accountant balances the growth of assets and trade.

Position Summary
Works under general supervision to assist in the accounting operations of the agency including payroll, accounts payable, budget forecasting, and other general accounting functions.

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

 

Minimum Qualifications 
1. Three (3) years of experience in the use of accounting principles, techniques theories; AND

2. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or related field; OR

3. An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.

4. PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

 

Duties and Responsibilities 
1. Prepares monthly invoices for financial reports to local, state, and federal funding sources.

2. Reconciles county books with Grantor records.

3. Prepares journal entries to record adjustments to revenue, expenses and to post administrative costs

4. Assists in the preparation of resolutions, etc. for all incoming CSA grants.

5. Assists in the preparation and compilation of CSA budgets for Shelby County annual budget.

6. Maintains accounting records for all CSA grants.

7. Prepares annual Grant Activity Reports for all CSA grants.

8. Verifies budget availability to approve line-item expenditures.

9. Prepares periodic schedules for internal control.

10. Examines accounting documents to verify completeness and accuracy of computations.

11. Performs other related duties as required or directed.

 

KSAs
1. Knowledge of accounting theory and practices and auditing procedures.

2. Knowledge of budgeting, fiscal management, and purchasing procedures.

3. Ability to prepare and maintain a system of detailed accounting records.

4. Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating decisions, situations, and preparing information.

5. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

6. Ability to work with co-workers and public citizens with courtesy and tact.

7. Ability to operate all office machines, MS Word, Excel, and Access.

 

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Leads proactive threat-hunting initiatives using advanced security tools and methodologies, while overseeing daily monitoring of system audit log feeds.

2. Manages the generation and analysis of detailed incident reports, threat analysis reports, and compliance status reports to facilitate strategic decision-making and risk management.

3. Oversees the processing of security office requests, including user access requests, access control changes, and responses to security advisories, ensuring timely and efficient resolution of security concerns.

4. Develops and oversees the organization’s cybersecurity training program, tailored to different roles and departments, ensuring its effectiveness, relevance, and compliance with industry standards.

5. Leads the management of security incidents using the approved IT incident response solution, coordinating remediation efforts across IT sections, and enhancing incident response plans through regular tabletop exercises and risk assessment updates.

6. Creates, updates, and maintains comprehensive cybersecurity incident response playbooks, outlining steps for identifying, analyzing, and responding to security incidents effectively.

7. Provides leadership in supporting IT Application Services by conducting security quality assurance reviews, vulnerability scans, and collaborating with DevOps and Applications Services to integrate secure coding practices into the development lifecycle.

8. Stays abreast of new security technology developments relevant to business and IT requirements, lead the evaluation and recommendation of security solutions, and oversee pilot tests to enhance the organizational security posture.

9. Leads the development, deployment, and regular update of IT security policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with current best practices, legal requirements, and compliance standards.

10. Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration with management, peers, customers, and non-IT departments, promoting a culture of security awareness and cooperation across the organization.

11. Exemplifies a strong passion for information technology and cybersecurity, driving continuous exploration, learning, and adoption of new technologies and security practices within the team and organization.

12. Upholds strict adherence to ethical guidelines and legal requirements in all cybersecurity activities, including compliance with privacy laws, data protection regulations, and ethical hacking standards.

13. Provides leadership and mentorship to junior security analysts, fostering their professional growth and development within the team and organization.

14. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

 

KSA’s
1. Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including risk management, threat modeling, security architectures, and incident response strategies.

2. Proficiency knowledge in key legal and regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and familiarity with frameworks such as ITIL, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and zero trust, guiding the organization in compliance efforts.

3. Proficiency knowledge with a wide range of advanced security technologies and tools, including SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP, endpoint protection, privilege access management, and threat intelligence platforms.

4. Advanced knowledge of key IT infrastructure technologies including virtualization technologies, server architectures, containerization, and network infrastructure, providing strategic guidance for secure implementation.

5. Proficiency knowledge in secure coding practices, understanding common application security vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10), and guiding development teams to mitigate risks.

6. Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex security threats and vulnerabilities, providing strategic direction for incident response.

7. Skilled in communicating complex security concepts to nontechnical audiences, fostering collaboration across departments, and providing strategic guidance to senior management.

8. Ability to drive innovation and proactive approaches to emerging security challenges.

9. Ability to lead enterprise-sized cybersecurity projects from inception to completion.

To apply for this job please visit tn-shelbycounty.criterionhcm.com.

  • Full Time
  • 160 N. Main Street
  • Disclaimer: This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Government

Full Time

160 N. Main Street

  • Disclaimer: This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
  • To apply for this job please visit tn-shelbycounty.criterionhcm.com.