Accountant III/Finance

Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller • Bradenton, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting division performs general accounting functions for the Board of County Commissioners, including the preparation of the financial statements and reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Accountant III/Finance is a full time, non-supervisory position that reports to the Accounting Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or higher in specific field of endeavor required
• 5 years of related experience preferred
• Professional certification highly preferred
• Computer literacy which includes, but is not limited to, proficiency in Microsoft Windows suite
• Thinking critically; defined as reading, understanding and taking appropriate action on detailed and complex information
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive actions/motion of one or both hands
• Hearing ordinary conversation and office sounds
• Verbal communication in person and on the phone
• Written communication by hand and on PC

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service to all in person, in email and over the phone; is approachable, helpful and personable; and answers questions knowledgeably and with patience
• Utilizes current financial accounting software to maintain the general ledger and related subsidiary accounts for assigned functions and funds in accordance with GAAP with limited guidance from the Accounting Manager or Accountants IV, as needed
• Produces monthly financial statements and periodic reviews for assigned funds and fund groups
• Produces annual financial statements for assigned funds
• Participates in the timely completion of various periodic tasks
• Utilizes imaging software to collect data for retention and review
• May assist in the timely completion of tasks related to grant activities
• Participates in division cross training initiatives to acquire knowledge and skill sets to support efficient functioning of the assigned division work
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job

What This Job Offers

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