Senior Accountant

City of Belleview•Belleview, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant owns technically complex accounting cycles, including payroll, debt, grants, projects, and capital assets, and supports the accounting period close and annual audit. The role applies accounting judgment, prepares complex accounting records and analyses, and supports budget development for assigned areas. It also requires collaboration and professional communication with City employees, citizens, vendors, auditors, and consultants while protecting confidential information and following City policy and applicable accounting standards. The position is primarily office and computer work at City Hall, using standard office equipment. The normal schedule is four ten-hour days, Monday through Thursday. Occasional additional hours may be required to meet operational deadlines, and work during declared emergencies or major disasters may be required under City policies and procedures. The role reports to the assigned work location on time and appropriately dressed, and must have a telephone. There is no residency requirement. Payroll processing is separate from approval of personnel changes, payroll release, and bank reconciliation. The Senior Financial Analyst reviews payroll registers, liability reconciliations, prepared entries, debt schedules, and proposed payments. The Comptroller approves payroll, significant adjustments, and debt payments. Duties may change with operational needs while maintaining appropriate review and separation of duties. The position is non-exempt.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; the degree requirement is not replaced by experience.
Four years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
Ability to use financial systems and spreadsheets accurately and maintain clear supporting records.
Ability to communicate professionally with City employees, vendors, auditors, and the public.
Ability to protect confidential information, meet deadlines, and follow City policy and applicable accounting standards.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain attention to detail, and complete assignments accurately despite interruptions and competing deadlines.
Current Florida Driver's License, if required for occasional out-of-office duties.
Must have a telephone.
Knowledge of the location and operation of fire extinguishers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in governmental accounting, payroll, grants, and capital assets.

Responsibilities

Process biweekly payroll using approved time and personnel data; reconcile payroll liabilities, benefits, and related general ledger accounts; and prepare required remittance support.
Maintain the debt register and payment schedules, including state revolving fund loans; monitor due dates, calculate and prepare payments and entries, and reconcile balances to lender statements and the general ledger.
Maintain grant and project accounting schedules, monitor spending and draw documentation against award requirements, and flag compliance or budget issues to the Comptroller.
Maintain capital asset and construction-in-progress schedules; reconcile additions, disposals, depreciation, and project capitalization to the general ledger.
Prepare complex and recurring journal entries, account analyses, audit schedules, and year-end close support; investigate material discrepancies.
Support budget development for assigned areas.
Assist the Comptroller and Senior Finance Analyst as requested and perform other duties as assigned, consistent with appropriate review and separation of duties.
Communicate professionally and courteously with citizens, vendors, City employees, auditors, and consultants in person, by telephone, and in writing.
Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation, protect confidential information, meet deadlines, and follow City policy and applicable accounting standards.
Work during declared emergencies or major disasters in accordance with City policies and procedures, if required.