Senior Accountant - Accounting

Position: Senior Accountant - Central Accounting
Position Title: Senior Accountant - Central Accounting

Department: Finance

Job Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $69,302.27 - $ Annually

Job Number: FP032-16

Location City Hall, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, FL

Description:
POSITION SUMMARY

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.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• 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

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

MINIMUM JOB 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. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs .

Preferences:
1. Local government accounting or fiscal management work experience

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:


The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY

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