Accountant

Cape Canaveral • Cape Canaveral, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision performs a variety of professional accounting duties involving moderately complex financial transactions, cash receipts/accounts receivable, reconciliations, inventory and fixed asset, purchasing activities, general ledger maintenance, budget support, and regulatory reporting. Duties assigned may vary based on departmental needs and cross-training requirements. Requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate with staff, vendors, and the public.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and two (2) years of accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and progressively responsible accounting experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Proficiency with computerized accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, required.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver License and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including computer, keyboard, calculator, copier, and printer.
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently.
• Work involves sitting most of the time, with occasional walking or standing.
• Ability to read and prepare correspondence, reports, invoices, journals, and financial statements.
• Ability to communicate with poise, confidence, and professionalism.
• Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and develop practical solutions in situations involving varying levels of complexity.
• Ability to interpret oral, written, diagrammatic, or schedule instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with others beyond receiving instructions.
• Ability to remain professional under stress.

Nice To Haves

• Governmental accounting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Validates and records daily receipts; prepares deposits; processes invoices for fire inspections, bad checks, code violations, and other receivables; performs monthly bank and investment account reconciliations.
• Assists with preparation of the annual budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), including compilation of departmental requests, maintenance of budget workbooks, preparation of supporting schedules, and budget-to-actual analysis.
• Assists departments with grant documentation; coordinates reporting and reimbursement requests.
• Maintains inventory programs; verifies and adjusts fixed asset transactions; reconciles fixed asset records and ledgers; coordinates annual inventory with departments.
• Verifies daily entries; research discrepancies; prepares journal entries; assists with City-wide general ledger balancing.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports including impact fee reports and schedules supporting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Serves as backup for payroll and accounts payable functions.
• Upholds organizational values and performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree