The duty of this job is to be able to perform complex municipal accounting and reporting work in accordance with GAAP. Their job is to supervise the accounting division or payroll division and be able to maintain the related systems. Oversees all year-end adjustments and closes in preparation for the year-end audit. It is necessary to train employees, supervise the correct management of liquidity and investment reconciliation of banking transactions; coordination of depots and, among other things. Helps provide assistants to all county departments in matters related to finance and accounting. A chief accountant supervises and evaluates the staff. They are responsible for assigning work to staff and analyzing their performance. You must have at least 5 years of experience doing this type of work or education. Must have a lot of experience preparing GAAP financial statements and some type of knowledge of GASB/government accounting standards. You must also have a master's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance and Public Administration or a related field and have a CPA license. The experience I will have gained through my previous jobs could actually help me get this CEO position. Knowing that I need to get a master's degree motivates me to get it after I get my bachelor's degree