Salary : $2,337.11 - $3,899.36 Biweekly
Location : Miami Beach, FL
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 02402
Department : Public Works Property Mgmt
Opening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 11 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
This is professional level accounting / analytical work in the City's Finance Department. An employee in this classification may be responsible for performing accounting and finance functions in assigned areas that include, but are not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, financial analysis and reporting, revenue processing and customer service as well as undertaking specific projects assigned.
General supervision may be received from and work reviewed by a Division Head including the Chief Accountant, Finance Manager, Revenue Manager, and Treasury Manager. An employee in this classification is expected to learn the full scope of duties outlined below and exercise considerable judgment and discretion in solving the more difficult problems arising out of financial transactions and analysis using generally accepted principles and standards.
Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties
May perform City payroll functions including :
- Preparing, reviewing and verifying check replacements and computerized payroll reports
- Reconciling payroll accounts and bank accounts
- Responding to inquiries from employees
- Preparing and inputting payroll calendars and schedules
- Processing personnel transactions, union contracts, and deductions
- Preparing journal entries and financial reports
- Preparing, reviewing and approving all payroll magnetic tapes, preparing tax reports
- Processing bank transactions
- Reviewing and posting payroll from time sheets
May perform Resort Tax program functions including :
Reviewing and analyzing field auditsAddressing assessment appealsReviewing delinquent lists and requests for prosecutionAppearing in court and assisting in the presentation of delinquent casesResolving taxpayer inquires and recommending payment arrangementsPreviewing computer generated and manually prepared reportsPreparing reports and statistical informationPreparing journal entries and financial reportsReconciling Resort Tax revenues with the financial management systemProcessing, analyzing and reconciling Resort Tax returns for accuracy and completionPreparing correspondence and attending meetings.May perform Accounts Payable program functions including :
Troubleshooting between vendors and City departments regarding disputed invoicesPreparing monthly sales tax returnReconciling accounts payable and outstanding encumbrances on the financial management systemPreparing journal entries and financial reportsReviewing a variety of bank reconciliationsPreparing and reviewing Gulf Breeze Loan Program transactionsReviewing and reconciling Purchasing Card transactionsPreparing, reviewing and processing check vouchers and bank wire transfersMay perform Accounts Receivable functions including :Preparing and / or reviewing the following :Cashier reports and depositsBilling and collections reportsLien searches and overseeing the maintenance of filesSpecial Assessment BillsReconciling a variety of revenue fundsPreparing journal entries and financial reportsReviewing City deposits, journal entries, and refundsProcessing payments for City services, applications, bills, invoices, taxes and finesConducting collection services for monies owed to the City for services, applications, bills, invoices, taxes and finesProcessing, analyzing and reconciling tax returns for accuracy and completionMay perform General Ledger functions including :
Preparing and inputting City fixed assets entriesAnalyzing capital expenditures for additions to fixed assetsRecording monthly fixed assets depreciation and updating the computerized fixed assets systemPreparing the following :Detailed schedules summarizing fixed assets by departmentYear-end reportsJournal entries and financial reportsAnalyzing and reconciling accounts, financial records, and preparing detailed accounting reportsPreparing financial statementsPreparing and reconciling a variety of bank reconciliationsMay perform Revenue program and Customer Service functions including :
Providing excellent customer relations through the delivery of quality service, prompt handling of requests and satisfactory resolution of complaintsProviding general information and guidance to applicants of City servicesProcessing, verifying and routing the following :Business Tax Receipts Certificates of use and Annual Fire Permit applicationsSidewalk Caf applicationsResidential Parking Permit applicationsVisitor Parking Permit applicationsMonthly Municipal Parking Garage and Surface Lot applicationsResort Tax applicationsArtist Vendor, Street Performer and Non-Profit Lottery applicationsGarage Sale and Real Estate Permit applicationsRequests for Lien SearchesParks and Recreation Program applicationsPreparing the following :Reports and statistical informationJournal entries and financial reportsLien searches on propertiesReconciling and balancing Revenue program transactionsProcessing, reconciling and mailing of renewal notices for various Revenue program functionsPreparing and analyzing revenue reportsProcessing, analyzing and reconciling applications for accuracy and completionMinimum Requirements
REQUIRED :Graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related fieldFour (4) years full-time paid professional accounting and / or financial experience in the areas of accounts receivable / payable, maintenance of electronic financial records and handling of customer concerns preferably in the public sectorOther combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substitutedDemonstrated ability to provide high quality service within constrained resources in a multi user environment.Physical Requirements :
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, talk, sit, stand, hear, use hands to fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, read and write.Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machineNo significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, or kneelingWork is predominantly indoors within a usually quiet to moderately noisy environment.For all positions :
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.Performs related work as required.Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions :
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification . It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.
Veterans Preference : Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.
Benefits are available to FULL-TIME employees only. The City of Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 vacation, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 holidays and 4 floating holidays); partially sponsored by the City group medical (including visual) and dental insurance, life insurance. Excellent retirement plan : pre-tax employee contribution added to the City's contribution; 5 year "cliff vesting."
Voluntary Benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible) : flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, and lump sum cancer policy. Also, U.S. Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre-tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA).
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Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field?
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Do you have four (4) years of full-time paid professional accounting and / or financial experience in the areas of accounts receivable / payable, maintenance of electronic financial records, and handling customer concerns, preferably in the public sector?Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted
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Can you demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality service within constrained resources in a multi-user environment?
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Salary : $2,337 - $3,899
