Accountant

Polk County Sheriff's Office•Winter Haven, FL

40d•$52,079 - $70,978•Onsite

About The Position

Position Concept The Accountant assists in monitoring the fiscal accountability for the Polk County Sheriff's Office. The member performs operational duties and tasks specific to the position. The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision. The Accountant shall perform any other duties and tasks that may be required and shall have the physical, mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

Requirements

Minimum four (4) year college degree from an accredited college or university with course work in accounting, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications
Requires an understanding of accounting principles and processes
Knowledge of PCSO policy and procedures
Various computer software
Internal controls
Numerical sequencing
Accounting
Fiscal Services policy and procedures
Audit theory
Generally accepted accounting principles
Finance system
Ability to Maintain confidentiality
Operate office equipment
Operate calculator
Read and write English understandably
Skills Accounting
Interpersonal
Mathematical
Analytical
Computer
Reconciling
Keyboarding
Microsoft Excel
Website Navigation
Lift/carry 30 lbs.
Speak English understandably
Sit for long periods
Manual dexterity
See at a normal range or with accommodation
Ambulate independently
Hear at a normal level or with accommodation

Responsibilities

Create new ledger accounts
Prepares monthly law enforcement trust fund report
Awareness of and compliance with internal controls
Prepares journal entries as necessary
Reconcile bank accounts
Reconcile liability accounts as assigned
Calculate interest earned
Build Affordable Care Act files for IRS reporting
Reconcile general ledger accounts
Maintain integrity of inmate accounting system
Prepare applicable schedules for external auditors
Count and balance inmate cash
Generate invoices and monitor outstanding receivables
Research and respond to assist inmate accounts inquiries
Prepare fuel sales tax rebate report
Maintain compliance with Patriot Act and anti-money laundering laws
Prepare inmate affidavit certificates
Maintain compliance with inmate debt and unclaimed cash policy and laws
Mail out of county surety bonds
Reconcile credit card processor receipts to general ledger
Prepare monthly cash draw requests to BOCC
Generate money orders for released or transferred inmates
Monitor daily bank activity
Prepare claims for grants and reimbursable agreements
Maintain and reconcile fiduciary accounts
Maintain compliance with grantor/contractor terms and conditions
Prepare bank deposit for Inmate Accounts
Transmit funds to Department of Revenue
Administer for general ledger system (access and permissions) under supervisions of Dep. Director/Director
Other projects as assigned
Assist Dep. Director in preparation and filing of mandated forfeiture reports