ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR - 48008438 1

State of Florida•Saint Augustine, FL

20d

About The Position

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a proven accounting leader to serve as the Accountant Supervisor. The desired candidate will be an enthusiastic and committed professional dedicated to governmental accounting and have an outstanding ability to work with and develop teams. The Accountant Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the professional and administrative functions of the accountants within the FSDB Accounting Department, including planning, organizing, and directing operations and activities. This position operates under the administrative guidance of the Comptroller while allowing discretion for independent judgment and initiative. The candidate must demonstrate a dedication to acting as a leading financial accountant following generally accepted accounting principles in support of the accounting and financial reporting standards established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. The desired candidate will audit entries made into the accounting system to ensure compliance with policies and procedures while supporting the external audit functions associated with financial and operational audits. This position serves as the primary backup to the Comptroller. The candidate must display the character and confidence to guide operations while inspiring stellar performance among accounting staff members.

Requirements

Knowledge of proper governmental accounting methodologies.
Knowledge of fund accounting and use of fund accounting software.
Knowledge of internal control concepts.
Knowledge of Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code; Understands and manages long term accounting impacts of transactions.
Skilled in customer service support towards internal and external customers.
Skilled in the use of spreadsheet, word processing and database software.
Ability to supervise people.
Ability to prioritize workload.
Ability to prepare financial statements, reports, and schedules.
Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex accounting data.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to complete training and administer skills acquired during CPR.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in accounting

Responsibilities

Overseeing the professional and administrative functions of the accountants within the FSDB Accounting Department, including planning, organizing, and directing operations and activities.
Acting as a leading financial accountant following generally accepted accounting principles in support of the accounting and financial reporting standards established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
Auditing entries made into the accounting system to ensure compliance with policies and procedures while supporting the external audit functions associated with financial and operational audits.
Serving as the primary backup to the Comptroller.

Benefits

Automatic enrollment into the Florida Retirement System.
Medical insurance coverage is $90 per pay period for family coverage; $25 per pay period for employee only.
Life insurance $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage.
Low-cost supplemental benefit packages that include dental, vision, and much more.
Professional development opportunities and ability to learn American Sign Language on campus at no cost.
Tuition waiver program – earn up to 6 credit hours per semester at state universities.
Biweekly accrual of (8.15) hours of annual leave and two (2) hours of sick leave.
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.

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