Accountant I

City of Gainesville • Gainesville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is paraprofessional accounting work involving the maintenance of varied financial records and reports. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this classification is distinguished from other classifications by its limited technical knowledge and by its emphasis on professional accounting skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics or other related disciplines; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Knowledge of municipal accounting practices and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of professional accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of office methods and use of standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software.
• Ability to prepare complex financial reports.
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Maintains various journals.
• Audits vouchers and determines proper coding and posting order before payment.
• Prepares monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, statements of changes in fund balances and statements of adjusted appropriations.
• Maintains flow of financial data to the general ledger.
• Balances the general ledger.
• Writes journal entries for funds.
• Reconciles payroll, inventory, accounts receivables and other accounts.
• Analyzes bank statements and payroll register from the pension fund agent.
• Audits vouchers prior to issuance of checks.
• Refers errors found to originating department with suggestions for corrections.
• Maintains daily analysis and posts cash receipts to the journal.
• Makes monthly summary and recap of each fund.
• Prepares central sheet for vouchering payroll disbursements.
• Assists internal and external auditors during audits of assigned responsibility area.
• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

Benefits

• health insurance
• life insurance
• paid leave
• 11 paid holidays a year
• a pension plan
• a deferred compensation plan
• on-site fitness centers
• tuition reimbursement
• on-site medical staff
• a wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level