Accountant 3

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Accountant 3, District Auditing, manages district-level audits, school internal accounts audits, and full-time equivalency (FTE) audits. The role supervises field auditors, oversees the audit process from entrance conference through exit interview, and supports the development of audit programs and the preparation of clear, concise written reports. The position also researches, analyzes, and audits accounting and fiscal data, records, and reports; reconciles financial statements and accounting records; and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local financial requirements. The Accountant 3 works with schools and the Business Division, communicates with people with differing financial and accounting backgrounds, and analyzes audit workload into manageable tasks. The role requires adapting to unfamiliar areas and diverse systems, managing staff, and using Lawson, Lawson SAS, Microsoft Office applications, district data systems, and email. The position may also perform other duties as assigned, and responsibilities may change according to district needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Three years of increasingly responsible experience in government accounting, finance, or business, such as accounting, finance, bookkeeping, Student Information System data processing, or internal auditing.
A high school diploma, vocational education, or GED with business experience may substitute for college coursework at a rate of two years of experience for each year of required college.
Ability to read and interpret general business and professional journals, technical procedures, and regulations.
Ability to write reports, correspondence, and manuals and to present information and respond to questions from managers and the public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Computer skills with Microsoft Office and district data systems.
Ability to prioritize and plan work, use time efficiently, set goals, and work in an organized manner.
Ability to gather and analyze information, develop alternative solutions, and resolve problems.
Ability to demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and commitment to quality.
Physical ability to stand, walk, sit, handle objects, keyboard, talk, and hear; lift up to 10 pounds; and reach overhead with either hand.

Nice To Haves

Degree or formal training in accounting or business.
Experience using Lawson, Lawson SAS, Excel, Word, Access database, and email downloading.

Responsibilities

Supervise auditors to ensure compliance with internal controls and prudent business practices.
Oversee and assist with the audit process from entrance conference through exit interview.
Review and assist auditors with written documentation and final reports to ensure clear and concise reporting.
Assist the department manager in developing audit programs for audit staff.
Adapt to unfamiliar areas and use data from unique and diverse systems.
Manage a staff of field auditors and build on prior experience.
Communicate with audiences with differing financial and accounting backgrounds.
Analyze and divide audit workloads into logical, manageable tasks.
Reconcile and balance financial statements and accounting records.
Serve as a liaison between schools and the Business Division.
Research, analyze, and audit accounting and fiscal data, records, and reports.
Comply with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.