This is a responsible, technical and professional position with responsibilities relating to the overall administration of the financial accounting and reporting functions of the City. This position works closely with and reports to the Fiscal Operations Supervisor.1. Review and post required General Journal and Adjusting Journal Entries.2. Responsible for closing the monthly books in a timely manner.3. Develops reports for the accounting operations.4. Responsible for monthly account reconciliations.5. Responsible for the annual physical parts inventory.6. Responsible for bank reconciliations.7. Assist with the year-end closing activity, up to and including the audit and ACFR.8. Assist with meeting department performance measures.9. Assist with the fixed assets, grant and pension accounting functions.10. Attend FGFOA meetings, webinars, etc. to keep up to date with GASB changes affecting the City.Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance ; Master’s degree in accounting or business administration preferred. A minimum of three years works experience, preferably in governmental area.Must possess advanced computer skills and the ability to create complex analysis using software applications. Licenses/Certificates:Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operators Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.Credentials preferred: CPA, CGFO, CPFO or capability and willingness to sit for exams.SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIREDAdvanced 10-Key Advanced Accounting Advanced Alphanumeric Data Entry Basic Contact Management Basic Payroll Systems Basic Presentation/PowerPointAdvanced Spreadsheet Advanced Word Processing/TypingRESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENTAnnual Budget: $0.00SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position will directly supervise 0 employees.This position may indirectly supervise 0 employees.ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING: DIRECTED. Supervisory and/or professional skills using structured practices or policies and directed as to execution and review.PLANNINGWith regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner and/or sequence of performance of own work.: CONSIDERABLE RESPONSIBILITYin addition, the organization and delegation of work operations for a Group of employees engaged in Widely diversified activities.DECISION MAKINGPerforms work operations which permit opportunity for decision-making of minor importance: FREQUENTLYPerforms work operations which permit opportunity for decision-making of major importance: FREQUENTLYCOMMUNICATION SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and understand common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; Ability to respond to complex or difficult inquiries or complaints.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.CRITICAL THINKING SKILLSAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. SUPERVISION RECEIVEDUnder GENERAL SUPERVISON where standard practice enables the employee to PROCEED ALONE on routine work, referring all questionable cases to supervisor.MENTAL DEMAND: CLOSEOperations requiring close and continuous attention for control of operations. Operations requiring intermittent direct thinking to determine or select the most applicable way of handling situations regarding the organization’s operations.USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERRegular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.ACCURACYProbable errors of internal scope should ordinarily be detected within the department or office in which they occur, but may affect the work of others within the unit, requiring additional expenditure of time to trace errors and make corrections.PUBLIC CONTACTOccasional routine contacts with persons outside the organization. This would include contacts with suppliers, mail service, etc.EMPLOYEE CONTACTContact with other departments or offices and also frequently with individuals in middle level positions; consulting on problems that necessitate judgment and tact, plus frequent contact with senior level internal officials.OTHER SKILLSThorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, including governmental and proprietary accounting and budgeting and their application to the operation of municipal affairs. Comprehensive knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations. Ability to research, compile, and analyze data and prepare complex financial reports and statements. Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting, purchasing, budgeting, statistical analysis, and report writing. Ability to utilize computers and various software applications for analytical and data maintenance purposes. Ability to carry out complex oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: While performing the functions of this job, the employee may be required to:Stand : Occasionally Walk: Occasionally Sit: Frequently Use hands to finger, handle or feel: OccasionallyReach with hands and arms: OccasionallyClimb or balance: OccasionallyStoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: OccasionallyTalk or hear: FrequentlyTaste or smell: NeverWEIGHT LIFT REQUIREMENTS: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move: Up to 25 poundsVISION REQUIREMENTSpecific vision abilities required by this job may include:Close vision (use of a computer, equipment, or any other work duties that require clear vision within two (2) feet or less).ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSThe following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work near moving mechanical parts (spinning shafts, engines, lifts, etc.): NeverWork in high, precarious places (tall structures, bucket lifts, extension: ladders, etc.): NeverFumes or airborne particles (painting, sanding, solvents, flying lint or dust particles, etc.): NeverToxic or caustic chemicals (including potential for chemical spills, etc.): NeverOutdoor weather conditions (exposure to outdoor heat, cold or inclement weather): NeverWet or humid conditions (not weather-related, such as greenhouse, carwash, etc.): NeverExtreme cold (not weather-related, such as freezer, cold storage, etc.): NeverExtreme heat not weather-related, such as furnace, kitchen, ovens, etc. where temp is regularly above 100 degrees F): NeverRisk of electrical shock (live electrical wires, equipment that retains power after shutoff): NeverWork with explosives (TNT, dynamite, nitroglycerine or other related explosives): NeverRisk of radiation (x-ray equipment, nuclear radiation, electromagnetic radiation, etc.): NeverVibration (jack hammer, soil compactor, equipment that creates high vibration, etc.): NeverThe noise level in the work environment is usually: Quiet (library, private office, etc.)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION1. Perform a variety of special projects as assigned.2. Copies various financial items as needed.3. Performs other duties as assigned.This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).