Senior Accountant

Overview

Performs advanced level accounting analysis. Prepares various financial reports in keeping with City ordinances and established policy and procedures, professional work involving a variety of accounting tasks, maintaining and preparing complex financial reports. Reports to the Finance Director.

• Prepares the quarterly Financial Report for the Finance Director to present to the City Commission.
• Prepares the monthly reconciliation of all bank statements and Bank Account Balance Report.
• Prepares Monthly Cashier Over/Shortage Report.
• Prepares fixed assets schedules, additions, deletions, and reconciliation of G/L accounts.
• Prepares supporting schedules for the Annual Financial Report (AFR)/Audit.
• Prepares monthly taxes including Utility Sales Tax, Commercial Sales Tax, Polk County Public Service Tax and Gross Receipt Tax.
• Calculates and posts General Pension shortfall.
• Processes ACH & Check payments for Deferred Compensation, Union Dues, and Pension.
• Prepares annually the Municipal Electric Assessment Fees Report, Florida Department of Transportation FHWA-536 Report, Annual Public Service Commission Report, EIA-861 Annual Electric Power Report, U.S. Census Report, Public Annual Depositor Report and Florida Unclaimed Property Report.
• Prepares Foster & Foster Census Data Reports and Fire and Police Annual Calendar Year Retirement Trust Fund Reports.
• Imports ADP Payroll file to INCODE each pay period.
• Prepares Utility Billing Analysis and Interest Schedule at year-end.
• Prepares Firefighter Compensation Requests Report.
• Prepares Library Coop Quarterly Wages and Travel Reimbursement Billing.
• Posts Annual Approved Budget, as well as any Budget Amendments, once ADA Compliant, to the City’s website.
• Prepares OPEB data requested by Foster & Foster every other year.
• Serves as backup for Payroll when HR Specialist is absent.
• Prepares any other reports, as required by the Finance Director and Assistant Finance Director.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Limited Supervisory Responsibilities

• Advanced knowledge of theory, principles, methods and practices of governmental accounting.
• Ability to assist the Finance Director and Assistant Finance Director with ad hoc projects as needed.
• Advanced knowledge of federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures concerning governmental fiscal operations.
• Advanced knowledge of standard office procedures, practices and equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Skill in the use of a variety of software programs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, associates, and the general public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other city employees and the general public.
• Ability to work independently.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or related field; 5-7 years of experience in accounting in a government entity; lead or supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities and other competencies necessary for the position.

• Valid State of Florida Driver’s License
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) is preferred or willingness to obtain such certification within 2 years of employment.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, as established in the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Required to use written and oral communication skills.
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