What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant Senior- Port Everglades position at Broward County?
General Description
This position requires the jobholder to be well versed in detailed general ledger functions, account reconciliations, and financial analysis and reporting. The jobholder must have extensive knowledge of Microsoft Applications including Word and Excel as well as familiarity with ERP accounting systems. Job duties may require the exercise of independent judgment performed under the general supervision of a higher-level supervisory accountant. Preferences include PeopleSoft experience, governmental accounting, enterprise fund/business-type accounting and financial reporting experience, knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) pronouncements, experience with preparing sales tax, fuel tax report and accruals within a mid-level accountant position within a local government.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires 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.
It requires two (2) years of professional level accounting, finance, or closely related experience, including six (6) months of lead/supervisory experience, depending on the area of assignment.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment (if required).
Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment.
• Active Florida Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Active Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO)
• Active Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)
• 1 years experience using PeopleSoft
• 1 years experience preparing Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports
• Professional experience of 1 years in Capital Asset accounting
• Professional experience of 1 years in Grant accounting
• Professional experience of 1 years in Governmental and/or Enterprise Fund Accounting
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.
Advanced professional accounting work in the maintenance and review of fiscal records; may supervise staff.
Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Process/record financial transactions, including preparing/reviewing/approving various accounting documents such as journal entries, vendor invoice payment vouchers, and cash receipts.
Responsible for the timely and accurate reporting of the updating of the Finance Division standard operating procedures and annual physical inventory of tangible equipment asset, updating the Finance Division standard operating procedures manuals.
Prepare and review monthly GL account reconciliations and quarterly variance analyses of financial statements.
Assist in the preparation of the Port’s annual financial report, including note disclosures and required supplementary information.
Review sales tax and surtax calculations, fuel reports, water tax returns, debt service funding requests, and bond proceeds reimbursements.
Approve payment vouchers and research accounts payable-related issues.
Review the account coding for requisitions of vendor invoice payments for accuracy.
Review, reconcile, and monitor revenues and expenses and compare them with budgeted amounts.
Prepare and record monthly operating and capital accruals.
Performs related work as assigned.
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves sitting most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
Competencies- Business Insight
- Financial Acumen
- Manages Complexity
- Plans and Aligns
- Ensures Accountability
- Communicates Effectively
- Nimble Learning
County Core Values
- 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.
Salary : $70,307 - $112,209
