Accountant (Public Works)

City of Hollywood, Florida•Fl, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Hollywood is seeking an Accountant (Public Works) to perform professional accounting and auditing work in major segments of the city's fiscal operations. The incumbent will participate in the preparation of annual city financial statements and state reports, analyze revenues, expenditures, and balance sheet accounts, and consolidate them into budget and financial reports. Work is reviewed through periodic external audits and written reports for adherence to established policies and procedures. The City of Hollywood offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), a 4-Day Work Week, an Award Winning Wellness Program, and a generous Paid Time Off Program with 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Employees with 10 years of public service may qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting with an emphasis on governmental or not-for-profit fund accounting
Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record
Knowledge of principles and practices of governmental and construction accounting including general and special revenue, debt service, capital projects, enterprise, internal service, expendable and non-expendable trust and agency fund accounting; budgeting, purchasing, taxation and allied systems and records.
Knowledge of modern business office practices and procedures, computerized accounting systems, equipment, and standard clerical techniques as applied to the maintenance of multiple governmental accounting systems involving a large number of transactions.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques applicable to the conduct of audits of governmental operations.
Ability to apply professional accounting principles, financial reporting standards, knowledge and skills to the maintenance and preparation of complex sets of fiscal and accounting records, reports and financial statements.
Ability to perform detailed work involving written and numerical data.
Ability to make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to interpret and apply accepted guidelines to a variety of accounting operations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, subordinate personnel and the public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting with an emphasis on governmental or not-for-profit fund accounting
Experience as a professional accountant
Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, reviews and maintains complete sets of general and revenue ledgers, appropriations expenditure and capital projects ledgers; and in the preparation of complex financial statements and related reports.
Analyzes revenues, expenditures, and balance sheet accounts and their consolidation into budget status and financial reports; reviews payables and appropriations for materials and services and ensures that sufficient funds are authorized and available.
Reviews and approves requisitions invoices, pay applications, PO’s and direct payment vouchers and processes applicable expenses/payables items in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and/or city policies; reviews and approves payrolls.
May be responsible for updating and maintaining the internal DCM budget tracker with Directors in coordination with budget staff.
Prepares and assists in audits and financial reporting as needed.
Prepares grant reimbursement requests, grant reports, and other grant specific accounting services.
Assists in gathering information needed in the preparation of the annual budget and financial statements.
May prepare all or portions of the A/L budget review report, ACFR, and accounting management reports; reviews federal cash transaction reports and other pertinent reports prepared by other staff accountants.
May assist in auditing construction related owner Direct Purchase orders with Department and Procurement staff.
May confer with Risk Management Department on casualty insurance; may review actuarial reports and prepare financial statements for the self-insurance program.
Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, and managers.
Performs related work as required for this position description only.

Benefits

Low cost health insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Plans
4-Day Work Week
Award Winning Wellness Program
Generous Paid Time Off Program
13 Paid Holidays
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Sick Leave
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (for employees with 10 years of public service and on-time payments)
Competitive pay
Pension plan