Accountant Senior - HOSS

Accountant Senior (HOSS-D)

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the Accountant Senior (HOSS-D) position with the Human Services Department - Housing Options, Solutions, and Supports Division. The Housing Options, Solutions, and Supports Division is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to drive the financial integrity of our housing programs. In this fast-paced role, you'll manage complex reconciliations, review and approve high-volume fiscal transactions, oversee multimillion-dollar HUD drawdowns, and prepare critical federal, state, and County reports.

You'll analyze financial data to support contract negotiations and funding reallocations, lead provider invoice review, develop grant budget forecasts, support major audits, and create polished financial materials for Board action. This position also plays a key role in developing fiscal policies, preparing annual reports, training staff in People Soft, and ensuring full compliance across all grants and financial systems. The ideal candidate is a sharp, proactive financial expert who excels at managing detailed data, optimizing processes, and upholding accountability.

If you're energized by complex reconciliations, high-impact grant funding, and strengthening programs through strong fiscal stewardship, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community.

Benefits of Broward County Employment

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Paid Parental Leave

Health Benefits

High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year

This is a grant funded position.

General Description

• Advanced professional accounting work in the maintenance and review of fiscal records; may supervise staff.
• Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance; or a Bachelor's degree and coursework that qualifies for the CPA Examination.
• Requires two (2) years of professional level accounting, finance or closely related experience; including six (6) months of lead/supervisory experience depending on area of assignment.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Valid Florida Driver's License

Preferences

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance
• Doctoral Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS)
• Advanced Excel Skills (Pivot Tables, Complex Formulas, Managing Multiple Spreadsheets)
• 1+ years of People Soft Financial Application
• 1+ years of experience with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) electronic Line of Credit Control System (eLOCCS)
• 1+ years of experience in homeless planning, design, and evaluation of homeless related human service programs
• 1+ years of experience in Federal or State Grant Management and Reporting

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processes/records financial transactions including reviewing/approving various accounting documents such as journal vouchers and cash receipts.
• Reconciles and monitors revenues and expenses of various funds, prepares a variance analysis and prepares schedules for external auditors.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly or annual reports required by County Administrative Policies and Procedures and/or external parties.
• Reviews and approves payroll and vendor invoices for the Division.
• Prepares sales and fuel returns on a monthly basis.
• Assists in the preparation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and State of Florida Annual Financial Report.
• Maintains customer table, including…