Sr. Accountant

Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Palm Harbor, Florida. This is a contract position requiring expertise in accounting and payroll processes, particularly within governmental frameworks. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial operations and identifying opportunities for process improvements. This position is 5 days on site.

Responsibilities:

- Manage weekly payroll operations for approximately 80 employees, including hourly, salaried, and fire shift schedules, utilizing Quick Books Desktop.

- Process bonuses and incentives based on varying criteria, ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll procedures.

- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including payment processing and revenue posting.

- Conduct bank reconciliations across multiple accounts to maintain financial accuracy.

- Prepare month-end financial reports for the Commissioner's Office, including budget updates and account balances.

- Handle credit card payment processing and reconciliation tasks efficiently.

- Review and process plan reviews for new construction services, managing associated payments.

- Assess current accounting and payroll systems to identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements.

- Collaborate on the potential implementation of new governmental accounting systems, such as Aclarion.

- Ensure compliance with government accounting standards and practices throughout all financial operations.

Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and payroll, preferably within government settings.

- Proficiency in Quick Books Desktop for payroll and accounting tasks.

- Strong knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices.

- Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close processes and account reconciliations.

- Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows.

- Ability to identify and implement process improvements and automation solutions.

- Familiarity with governmental tax regulations is preferred but not mandatory.

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