Accountant I

Collier County Sheriff's Office • Naples, FL

401d • $67,954 - $67,954

About The Position

The Accountant I position at the Collier County Sheriff's Office is designed for proactive and enthusiastic individuals who support the organization's core principles of community, safety, and service. This full-time role involves performing various accounting functions, particularly related to payroll and benefits administration, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other business related field required.
• Minimum of two years general accounting experience required.
• Knowledge of current accounting principles (including government accounting), financial statements and audit procedures.
• Knowledge of general ledger transactions and general ledger reconciliations.
• Knowledge of Federal/State payroll reporting requirements and regulations preferred.
• Skills in use of computer software applications including spreadsheet and presentation software.
• Strong analytical, presentation, communication and problem solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with benefits administration and compliance preferred.
• Experience with payroll processing preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting payable and accounts receivable processing.
• Knowledge of cash handling and processing.

Responsibilities

• Perform payroll-related functions, including pay analysis, hours and benefits calculations, and cost projections.
• Perform payroll-related reporting such as unemployment, retirement, and periodic employer tax returns (941s, W2s).
• Review/approve payroll transactions for proper processing.
• Monitor and calculate disability benefits.
• Perform benefit related reporting such as (1095, CMS, PCORI, 112 Filing).
• Manage employee elections, deductions and reporting of enrollment for benefit plans.
• Assist with benefit plan changes and updates.
• Monitor and research compliance issues to ensure compliance for benefits programs.
• Manage annual open enrollment process.
• Educate and assist members with benefit programs.
• Prepare and maintain payroll and benefit standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Prepare payroll related journal entries.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal management purposes.
• Cross train and backup other areas of Finance to include general ledger, budget, cash, accounts payable, fixed assets and grants.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Starting salary at $32.67 per hour.
• Full-time position with potential for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree