Accountant

The incumbent performs a variety of complex and highly technical accounting functions. The incumbent exercises independent judgment involving complex problems. Incumbent may be required to work in excess of the standard forty hour work week during critical periods with the approval of the Department Director. Work is reviewed through audit, conferences, reports, reconciliations with other fiscal records, from results obtained, and through personal observation by the Assistant Finance Director and the Director of Finance.

• Reviews all forms of payments with backup for accuracy and authorizes payment as defined in policy within established parameters.
• Communicates financial information effectively with the public and City staff, orally and in writing, via e-mail, memos, and letters.
• Writes detailed journal entries with support data and calculates expense allocations.
• Researches, reconciles, and analyzes various fund activity and subsidiary accounts, including monitoring revenue and expenditure variances and preparing pro forma statements.
• Reconciles investment portfolios and monitors bond subsidiary accounts and communicates with investment and financial institutions for investment and bond compliance.
• Coordinates with other departments regarding fixed assets, budgets, and accounting for funds and projects.
• Provides input on fixed asset policies and procedures.
• Coordinates annual fixed asset inventory with departments and conducts scheduled periodic/annual physical inventory.
• Processes acquisitions, disposals, adjustments, and transfers of fixed assets in the fixed asset module of the financial software system and for reconciling the asset activity for all funds and for government-wide Comprehensive Annual Financial Report statements.
• Assists in implementation of new financial software, provides input on processes, prepares instructions and manuals, and trains other users.
• Prepares detailed analyses and reconciliations for annual audit and financial statement preparation.
• Prepares various statements, schedules, and narrative sections of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
• Reviews the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for consistency, clarity and GASB compliance.
• Prepares detailed surveys for other governmental agencies and outside organizations.
• Participates in the annual inventory.
• Prepares and processes year-end adjustments and closes the year in the financial software system inventory module.
• Assists with post award grant accounting, monitoring, compliance, and closeout as defined in the grant agreements.
• Coordinates all accounting functions related to grant programs and Special Revenue funds.
• Provides assistance in the preparation of financial reporting and other administrative requirements of federal and State grants and contracts.
• Reviews and documents all new leases for appropriate accounting classification.
• Processes wire transfers, including monthly debt service payments.
• Reviews invoices and processes monthly payment of all capital leases.
• Writes and maintains complex Excel, Word, Adobe, database, and reporting programs on personal computer.
• Reviews, interprets, and applies technical information regarding governmental accounting principles and practices as they relate to City operations.
• Coordinates and processes semi-annual address point files for upload and to update the Communication Service Tax (CST) database with the State of Florida.
• Performs other assigned duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field;
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting practices.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations: 

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license. Applicants who possess a valid out of state driver’s license must obtain the Florida license within 10 days of employment.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations regarding financial record keeping in the State of Florida.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software programs.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and financial software systems.
• Ability to prepare and maintain complex financial reports.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with associates, employees, and the public.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time not to exceed two (2) hours at one time.
• Ability to see, read, and comprehend writing and computer printouts in English.
• Ability to print or write cursive letters, numbers and words legibly in English.
• Ability to lift and carry materials not to exceed 20 lbs.
• Ability to clearly speak the English language.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as a telephone, computer, calculator, and copy machine.
• Ability to stand for periods of time not to exceed 30 minutes at one time.
• Ability to stoop, kneel and reach overhead for books or supplies.
• Ability to handle high volume work.
• Ability to perform at a very high level of accuracy within established deadlines.
• Ability to maintain high level of concentration despite interruptions.
• Ability to be flexible and change job priorities as necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is sedentary work and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: manual dexterity, hearing, mental acuity, typing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
 

Salary : $56,651 - $63,909