What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at City of Ocala?
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.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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 work experience, preferably in the governmental area.
Must possess advanced computer skills and the ability to create complex analysis using software applications.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operators Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
CPA, CGFO, CPFO or capability and willingness to sit for exams.SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Advanced 10-Key
Advanced Accounting
Advanced Alphanumeric Data Entry
Basic Contact Management
Basic Payroll Systems
Basic Presentation/PowerPoint
Advanced Spreadsheet
Advanced Word Processing/Typing
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT
Annual Budget: $0.00
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This 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.
PLANNING
With regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner and/or sequence of performance of own work.: CONSIDERABLE RESPONSIBILITY
in addition, the organization and delegation of work operations for a Group of employees engaged in Widely diversified activities.
DECISION MAKING
Performs work operations which permit opportunity for decision-making of minor importance: FREQUENTLY
Performs work operations which permit opportunity for decision-making of major importance: FREQUENTLY
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability 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 SKILLS
Ability 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 SKILLS
Ability 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 RECEIVED
Under GENERAL SUPERVISON where standard practice enables the employee to PROCEED ALONE on routine work, referring all questionable cases to supervisor.
MENTAL DEMAND: CLOSE
Operations 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 COMPUTER
Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.
ACCURACY
Probable 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 CONTACT
Occasional routine contacts with persons outside the organization. This would include contacts with suppliers, mail service, etc.
EMPLOYEE CONTACT
Contact 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 SKILLS
Thorough 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: Occasionally
Reach with hands and arms: Occasionally
Climb or balance: Occasionally
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally
Talk or hear: Frequently
Taste or smell: Never
WEIGHT LIFT REQUIREMENTS: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move:
Up to 25 pounds
VISION REQUIREMENT
Specific 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 CONDITIONS
The 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.): Never
Work in high, precarious places (tall structures, bucket lifts, extension: ladders, etc.): Never
Fumes or airborne particles (painting, sanding, solvents, flying lint or dust particles, etc.): Never
Toxic or caustic chemicals (including potential for chemical spills, etc.): Never
Outdoor weather conditions (exposure to outdoor heat, cold or inclement weather): Never
Wet or humid conditions (not weather-related, such as greenhouse, carwash, etc.): Never
Extreme cold (not weather-related, such as freezer, cold storage, etc.): Never
Extreme heat not weather-related, such as furnace, kitchen, ovens, etc. where temp is regularly above 100 degrees F): Never
Risk of electrical shock (live electrical wires, equipment that retains power after shutoff): Never
Work with explosives (TNT, dynamite, nitroglycerine or other related explosives): Never
Risk of radiation (x-ray equipment, nuclear radiation, electromagnetic radiation, etc.): Never
Vibration (jack hammer, soil compactor, equipment that creates high vibration, etc.): Never
The noise level in the work environment is usually: Quiet (library, private office, etc.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. 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).
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.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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 work experience, preferably in the governmental area.
Must possess advanced computer skills and the ability to create complex analysis using software applications.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operators Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
CPA, CGFO, CPFO or capability and willingness to sit for exams.SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Advanced 10-Key
Advanced Accounting
Advanced Alphanumeric Data Entry
Basic Contact Management
Basic Payroll Systems
Basic Presentation/PowerPoint
Advanced Spreadsheet
Advanced Word Processing/Typing
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT
Annual Budget: $0.00
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This 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.
PLANNING
With regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner and/or sequence of performance of own work.: CONSIDERABLE RESPONSIBILITY
in addition, the organization and delegation of work operations for a Group of employees engaged in Widely diversified activities.
DECISION MAKING
Performs work operations which permit opportunity for decision-making of minor importance: FREQUENTLY
Performs work operations which permit opportunity for decision-making of major importance: FREQUENTLY
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability 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 SKILLS
Ability 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 SKILLS
Ability 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 RECEIVED
Under GENERAL SUPERVISON where standard practice enables the employee to PROCEED ALONE on routine work, referring all questionable cases to supervisor.
MENTAL DEMAND: CLOSE
Operations 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 COMPUTER
Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.
ACCURACY
Probable 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 CONTACT
Occasional routine contacts with persons outside the organization. This would include contacts with suppliers, mail service, etc.
EMPLOYEE CONTACT
Contact 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 SKILLS
Thorough 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: Occasionally
Reach with hands and arms: Occasionally
Climb or balance: Occasionally
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally
Talk or hear: Frequently
Taste or smell: Never
WEIGHT LIFT REQUIREMENTS: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move:
Up to 25 pounds
VISION REQUIREMENT
Specific 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 CONDITIONS
The 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.): Never
Work in high, precarious places (tall structures, bucket lifts, extension: ladders, etc.): Never
Fumes or airborne particles (painting, sanding, solvents, flying lint or dust particles, etc.): Never
Toxic or caustic chemicals (including potential for chemical spills, etc.): Never
Outdoor weather conditions (exposure to outdoor heat, cold or inclement weather): Never
Wet or humid conditions (not weather-related, such as greenhouse, carwash, etc.): Never
Extreme cold (not weather-related, such as freezer, cold storage, etc.): Never
Extreme heat not weather-related, such as furnace, kitchen, ovens, etc. where temp is regularly above 100 degrees F): Never
Risk of electrical shock (live electrical wires, equipment that retains power after shutoff): Never
Work with explosives (TNT, dynamite, nitroglycerine or other related explosives): Never
Risk of radiation (x-ray equipment, nuclear radiation, electromagnetic radiation, etc.): Never
Vibration (jack hammer, soil compactor, equipment that creates high vibration, etc.): Never
The noise level in the work environment is usually: Quiet (library, private office, etc.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. 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).
Salary : $58,140 - $77,190
