Senior Accountant - Central Accounting

City of Fort Lauderdale•Fl 33301, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs responsible financial, administrative and supervisory work of considerable difficulty assisting the Chief Accountant, Controller or Treasurer. Responsibilities include professional level accounting duties, including general ledger reconciliation, financial reporting, audit preparation, grant reporting and payroll. Work is reviewed through conferences, study of regular and special reports, success in achieving established objectives, periodic external audits, a variety of internal checks, and by general observation. 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 III position which includes six (6) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $250/month.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or a closely related field
Three (3) to five (5) years of professional accounting and/or fiscal management experience, including two (2) years governmental accounting or auditing.
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.
To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues.

Nice To Haves

Local government accounting or fiscal management work experience

Responsibilities

Performs various administrative functions and accounting work according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), established procedures, departmental guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements
Prepares and reviews financial reports for upper management, policymakers and other departments; prepares reports for internal and external agencies as required
Prepares monthly account reconciliations ensuring bank accounts are reconciled and revenue and expenditure transactions are recorded to the general ledger
Reconciles the accounting system with other city financial software to assure balances are recorded properly
Assists with internal and external audits, gathers and presents requested documents, and provides explanations of departmental policies and procedures
Prepares journal entries and account adjustments to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness
Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on past-due balances
Prepares complex financial statements and supporting audit work papers, statistical information and notes for the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Researches and provides solutions to financial discrepancies and other financial inquiries
Makes timely payments of employer and employee payroll taxes
Participates in the development of citywide budgets, the departmental budget, and monitors citywide and capital expenditures during the fiscal year
May be responsible for project management of new financial management systems
Analyzes organizational structures and systems to develop and recommend procedures, controls, and forms that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of fiscal operations
Performs related work as required