JOB
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for an Accountant position.PLEASE NOTE: RESUMES OR OTHER ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITH YOUR APPLICATIONGeneral DescriptionProfessional accounting work in the classification, analysis and reporting of financial data, and may supervise clerical/technical level accounting support staff.Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance; or a Bachelor's degree and coursework that qualifies for the CPA Examination.Special Certifications and LicensesNone.Preferences*Masters in Accounting or Finance*Doctorate in Accounting or Finance*Certified Public Accountant (CPA)*Three (3) years’ experience in governmental accounting work which includes two (2) years’ experience working with grants and procurement.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.*Compiles, records, and analyzes accounting transactions, including preparing/inputting journal entries, preparing/reviewing supporting documentation, computing expense accruals, and ensuring that transactions are assigned to the proper expense, revenue, and balance sheet accounts in compliance with accepted standards, policies and procedures; reviews and approves cash receipts.• Reconciles general ledger accounts, including accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, unclaimed property, cash security deposits, and deferred charges; identifies and verifies discrepancies, adjusting as necessary; reviews and reconciles requests for reimbursement from cities and other sub-recipients of federal funds, to ensure compliance with budgetary requirements per contract.• Prepares periodic (monthly, quarterly, annual) and special reports, including documents required for fiscal year-end external audits, by creating spreadsheets and preparing/submitting mandatory financial reports.• Assists/supports management by providing information for preparation/analysis of financial statements and the budgetary process; completes budget transfers and sets up new revenue budget lines.• Monitors daily and monthly bank reports/statements and incoming wires, including preparing wire transfer requests• Prepares daily deposits, processes vendor payments, creates and enters cash receipts into PeopleSoft Financial Management System, copies and scans documents into database, processes packages, prepares billing for internal and external agencies• Processes vendor/employee reimbursement payments and submits payment documents for check processing; resolves payment discrepancies and disputes with vendors and contract administrators; reviews aging statements from vendors to avoid late fees; research missing purchasing card vouchers.• Assist in the development and enforcement of the division’s financial policies and procedures relating to administration and fiscal operations.• Provide support services for day-to-day management of financial records including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounts reconciliation, and grant billings to funders.• Initiates, creates and/or review budget transfers and journal vouchers.• Read, understand, and interpret contracts of complex nature and provide assistance to ensure compliance.• Assist in the processing of contract invoices and reimbursement requests.• Assist in the development and submission of the division’s budget as directed.• Responsible for processing contracted providers’ invoices for payment; initiate and create Requisitions and Purchase Orders.• Ability to read, understand and interpret contracts of complex nature and provide assistance to ensure compliance.• Responsible for the billing, collection, and proper recording of the division’s revenue from various grants.• Prepares special and regular reports, systematic and organizational analyses, and workflow charts.• Assist various grant programs’ contracted providers through technical assistance with invoicing and fiscal matters.• Possess knowledge of Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars.• Prepare and maintain grant contracted services balance tracking spreadsheets for both payments and billings/receivables.* May supervise staff.* Performs related work as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
CompetenciesBusiness InsightApplies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Clearly understands how own activities relate to critical business drivers. Monitors business news and market changes for impact on the business or on own expertise area; uses this to shape decisions.Tech SavvyAnticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Investigates technologies to learn some cutting-edge best practices. Uses digital/social media to benefit the team and add value to the work being done; understands how to avoid misuse of these tools.Directs WorkProvides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. Asks questions to understand the desired outcomes for the role; confirms accountabilities with others so that work can be done effectively and efficiently; informs stakeholders when there are delays or problems that will affect them.Optimizes Work ProcessesKnows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Uses metrics and benchmarks to monitor accuracy and quality. Takes steps to make methods productive and efficient. Promptly and effectively addresses process breakdowns.Builds Effective TeamsBuilds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Holds constructive dialogue with the team regularly; takes multiple perspectives into account when making decisions. Commits to and prioritizes the team's decisions in most situations; conveys team spirit.Manages AmbiguityOperates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Learns about changing priorities and responds appropriately. Connects with appropriate individuals to gain direction. Takes steps forward, even when details are unknown.County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.