Accountant

City of Fort Lauderdale•Fl 33301, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs professional accounting tasks; maintains and reconciles journals, ledgers, and financial reports; interprets financial records; prepares financial statements and reports; and participates in the design and revision of accounting systems. Exercises initiative and independent judgment in creating, organizing, maintaining and systematically reviewing financial records. Position may require supervision of clerical and/or administrative staff. This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Federation of Public Employees and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees. This is a Management Category IV position which includes five (5) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $120/month.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or a closely related field
One (1) to three (3) years of professional accounting experience preferably in a governmental setting including, preparing and analyzing financial transactions and statements; evaluating efficiency, internal controls and conformance with accounting principles.
Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

Nice To Haves

preferably in a governmental setting

Responsibilities

Maintains accounting record systems for the receipt and disbursement of federal, state, and other municipal funds
Compiles and prepares financial data for analysis or use in the preparation of required reports, statements, or budgets
Participates in fiscal year end closing, including recording accruals and adjusting and closing entries, preparation of audit work papers and preparation of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Reconciles various accounts and subsidiary systems to the general ledger maintaining and balancing journals
Participates in the testing and implementation of new or upgraded computerized financial systems
Verifies trial balances, detail appropriations and expenditures; reviews reports, vouchers, requisitions, invoices and other financial data for accuracy, completeness and conformance with procedures, guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles; interprets financial records and prepares reports concerning the financial condition and conduct of the applicable entity.
Responds to public records requests
May supervise and trains administrative and clerical personnel on an assigned basis.
Performs related work as required