Under the direction of the County Administrator, the Accounting Department is responsible for the success of the County's overall accounting system. The Department's responsibilities include accounts payable, budget, financial accounting, payroll, personnel and purchasing functions.

Accounts Payable - The Accounting Department is responsible for processing and paying all invoices for the County's General Government. The General Government includes all Administrative Division departments, all Constitutional Offices, General Registrar and various judicial related departments.

Budget - The Accounting Department, with guidance from the County Administrator, develops the County's annual budget and capital improvement program. The budget process begins in November and ends with the final adoption of the budget in June. The newly adopted annual county budget then takes effect on July 1st.

Financial Accounting - The Accounting Department is responsible for the reliability of the County's financial records. The Department works closely with the County Treasurer's Office to ensure that accurate financial reports are given to the Board of Supervisors, County departments and agencies, State agencies and Federal agencies.

Payroll - The Accounting Department processes the payroll for approximately 300 County employees. This includes the County's General Government, the County Library, and the County Department of Social Services.

Personnel - The Accounting Department maintains personnel records for all employees of the County's General Government. The Department is responsible for monitoring the employment process, initial employee orientation, reviewing timesheets and conducting exit interviews with retiring and terminating employees. Additional personnel functions include workman's compensation and unemployment claims.

Purchasing - The Accounting Department is responsible for issuance of purchase orders and monitoring the County's purchasing procedures. The Department is responsible for the issuance of Invitation For Bids (IFB) and Request for Proposals (RFPs).

Contact Information County Department of Budget and Finance Director Mark W. Seamon Address Department of Accounting County Administration Building 205 Academy Drive Abingdon VA, 24210 Phone (276) 525-1310 Fax (276) 525-1309 Office Hours Weekdays 8:30am - 5:00pm