Accountant
About The Position
The Accountant performs complex, detailed work involving written and numerical data and assists with developing large public-sector budgets. The role helps develop, recommend, and administer financial strategies for a public entity and requires interpreting laws and regulations that affect Authority financial activities. The Accountant prepares financial reports for the HART Board, State Auditor, and state and federal grants, as well as narrative and statistical reports, correspondence, and other documents. The position works with public officials, agencies, companies, senior managers, and community groups to support efficient and effective services. The assignment is a contract of undetermined length, at least 30 days, and may be extended based on client needs. The worksite is 1201 E. 7th Ave, Tampa, Florida 33605. Pay rate is $26.66 per hour.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 1 to 3 years of work experience in accounting or finance.
- At least 1 year of experience with laws, guidelines, and regulations related to governmental accounting.
- At least 1 year of experience reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting fiscal records and creating reports.
- At least 1 year of experience performing complex, detailed work involving written and numerical data.
- At least 1 year of experience in developing large public-sector budgets.
- At least 1 year of experience multitasking in a stressful, rapidly changing environment.
- Experience performing professional-level work involving data, people, and technology in accounting, legal, or managerial skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills in a professional office environment.
- Excellent data-entry skills using Excel and word-processing software.
- Knowledge of governmental accounting laws, guidelines, and regulations; accounting principles, practices, and methods; Authority rules, regulations, procedures, and functions; and data-processing applications related to accounting.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage interruptions, maintain confidentiality, and interact positively with varied internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to sit for long periods; also able to stand for long periods, walk, bend, reach, stop, and lift objects up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex, detailed work involving written and numerical data.
- Assist in developing large public-sector budgets.
- Help develop, recommend, and administer financial strategies for a public entity.
- Read and interpret laws and regulations affecting Authority financial activities.
- Prepare financial reports for the HART Board, State Auditor, and state and federal grants.
- Prepare and present narrative and statistical reports, correspondence, and other documents.
- Review, analyze, and interpret fiscal records.
- Provide updates to senior managers, elected officials, and community groups or organizations.
- Work with Directors and senior managers to support efficient and effective services.
- Organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
- Maintain effective working relationships with public officials, public and private agencies and companies, colleagues, and the general public.
- Maintain confidentiality and work toward departmental goals and objectives.
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Career Level
Entry Level
