Accountant Senior (WWS BOD)

Broward County • Pompano Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Broward County Water and Wastewater Services Business Operations Division (WWS-BOD) is seeking a highly qualified and self-motivated Senior Accountant with exceptional accounting and financial-reporting experience. Candidate must be attentive to detail and possess strong time management and organizational skills. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are a must. The Senior Accountant performs administrative and professional accounting work. Advanced professional accounting work in the maintenance and review of fiscal records; may supervise staff. Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance; or a Bachelor's degree and coursework that qualifies for the CPA Examination.
• Requires two (2) years professional level accounting, finance or closely related experience; including six (6) months of lead/supervisory experience depending on area of assignment.
• A valid Florida Driver's License is required for duration of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.
• Certified Public Accountant Certification (CPA)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Certified Financial Manager Certification (CFM); or Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM)
• Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO)
• Two (2) years of PeopleSoft or similar ERP software experience
• Two (2) years of enterprise fund accounting, preferably in a utilities environment or similar experience
• Two (2) years of public sector accounting experience, preferably in a utilities environment or similar experience in areas of financial reporting, capital asset and inventory
• Two (2) years experience in preparing financial statements
• Two (2) years experience in public or private company audit

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the management and coordination of the general accounting and fiscal activities for Water and Wastewater Services.
• Assisting in the planning and maintenance of financial accounting systems.
• Preparing and reviewing fiscal statements and reports and conducting special studies.
• Supervising professional and technical accounting personnel and preparing performance evaluations.
• Participating in the recruitment process of professional and technical accounting personnel as needed.
• Working with internal and external stakeholders via phone, e-mail, and in person.
• Analyzing and preparing detailed accounting reports and financial statements on a weekly, monthly, and year-end basis.
• Preparing and inputting accurate journal entries.
• Computing expense accruals and accounting performance measures.
• Reconciling general ledger accounts (Investments/Debt, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Inventory, and Construction Payments).
• Ensuring accounting transactions are assigned to the proper expense, revenue, and balance sheet accounts in compliance with accepted accounting standards, policies, and procedures.
• Assisting with the preparation of the Water and Wastewater Services Annual Operating Budget, Annual Audit, and Annual Report.
• Completing any other assigned tasks as needed.
• Processes/records financial transactions including reviewing/approving various accounting documents such as journal vouchers and cash receipts.
• Reconciles and monitors revenues and expenses of various funds, prepares a variance analysis and prepares schedules for external auditors.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly or annual reports required by County Administrative Policies and Procedures and/or external parties.
• Reviews and approves payroll and vendor invoices for the Division.
• Prepares sales and fuel returns on a monthly basis.
• Assists in the preparation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and State of Florida Annual Financial Report.
• Maintains customer table, including setting up new customers and/or updating existing customer information for all County agencies.
• May assign, review, and approve the work of support and professional staff.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• County-wide Emergency Responsibilities: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
• County-wide Employee Responsibilities: All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

What This Job Offers

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