Financial Accountant

Leon County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller's Office•Tallahassee, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Accountant performs advanced professional accounting work requiring analysis, evaluation, and independent judgment to support the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the Clerk’s financial operations. The position analyzes financial activity, evaluates account balances and transactions, interprets accounting requirements, and applies professional judgment to ensure compliance with governing standards, internal controls, and organizational policies. This classification supports accounting and financial operations across the organization, including financial analysis, reconciliation, reporting, and application of accounting principles. Assignments are based on organizational need and may support general accounting, budget, or other financial functions consistent with the classification. The position operates with delegated authority to evaluate financial information, resolve complex issues, and support financial reporting and operational decision-making. The role does not establish organizational financial policy but is responsible for interpreting and applying accounting standards within assigned functional responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or closely related field.
Experience performing professional accounting work involving financial analysis, reconciliation, reporting, or application of accounting.
Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting practices, and internal control concepts.
Ability to analyze financial information, perform complex reconciliations, and apply accounting principles to varied situations.
Ability to evaluate financial data, interpret requirements, exercise independent judgment, and develop defensible solutions to non-routine issues.
Ability to communicate professionally with staff, leadership, and stakeholders regarding financial matters and requirements.
Ability to support multiple financial systems and functional areas and adapt to changing operational needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing professional accounting work within governmental or public sector environments.
Experience supporting financial reporting, reconciliations, or budget-related activities.
Experience applying accounting principles and internal controls in complex or multi-functional environments.

Responsibilities

Performs complex reconciliations and analytical review of financial data, balances, and supporting documentation.
Evaluates account activity, identifies variances or irregularities, and determines appropriate corrective actions to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with internal controls.
Reviews, evaluates, and records financial activity using professional judgment to ensure transactions are properly classified, supported, and compliant with accounting standards and organizational requirements.
Resolves non-routine issues related to financial entries and documentation within delegated authority.
Prepares and analyzes financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation used for operational monitoring, budget tracking, and regulatory reporting.
Evaluates financial data for reasonableness, identifies trends or variances, and supports leadership with reliable financial information.
Performs analysis and review of financial activity across assigned responsibilities.
Evaluates transactions, balances, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and appropriate financial treatment in accordance with accounting standards and organizational requirements.