Senior Accountant

Job Title

This position is responsible for HART's general ledger accounting oversight and reporting for all funds including transfers between funds.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain and control the fiscal recordkeeping functions and systems involving complex, specialized and diversified accounting work
• Perform routine accounting GL functions such as maintaining GL structure, opening of accounts, opening & closing financial periods and producing journal entries for monthly activity that is recorded accurately and on time.
• Ensure the correct and accurate accounting classification of all revenues and expenditures.
• Ensure all fiscal matters and accounting procedures are performed according to GAAP, GASB, Federal and State statutes and directives.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for all operating funds and related analyses
• Prepare reports for the government as required, which includes assisting in the preparation of HART's annual CAFR.
• Interpret operating results as they affect the financial aspects of the Authority.
• Review accounting policies and procedures to ensure conformance to applicable laws, rules and regulations and provide guidance on accounting treatment and appropriate processes as necessary
• Review, evaluate and assist in the revision, design and implementation of accounting systems
• Document methods and procedures related to accounting job functions
• Assist external auditors with annual audit.
• Assist with periodic internal audits.
• Supervise Accounts Receivable function (Accountant & Accounting Assistant) and GL Accounting Assistant
• Perform special accounting related assignments, projects and other work-related duties as assigned

Marginal Functions:

• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Five years of accounting experience.

Machines, Tools, & Equipment Used:

• Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems, as well as a computer for both data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Computer, calculator, copier, printer, fax, telephone and Microsoft based programs, including Great Plains, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Florida Driver's License or be able to obtain one within 10 days of hire or moving to the State of Florida.
• CPA, preferred.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and Government Accounting Standards Board ("GASB") requirements.
• Government and Fund Accounting
• Financial management systems such as enterprise resource programs (ERP);
  Great Plains a plus
• Rules, regulations, procedures and functions of the Authority.
• Laws, guidelines and regulations related to governmental accounting.
• Principles, practices and methods of accounting.
• Data processing applications as related to accounting, Excel and word processing.
• Master the processes and functionalities of the financial leger and reporting systems
• Perform complex, detailed work involving written and numerical data.
• Meet critical deadlines and make decisions under pressure.
• Read and interpret complex laws and regulations impacting Authority financial activities.
• Prepare and present reports, analyses, correspondence and other documents.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires the incumbent to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
• Ability to perform professional-level work dealing with data, people, and technology that relates to administrative, accounting, legal, or managerial skills.
• Ability to provide updates to managers and senior level positions
• Prepare financial reports for HART Board and other internal and external parties
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented and effective trouble shooting & problem resolution skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to review, analyze and interpret fiscal records.
• Ability to prepare complete, concise, clear and accurate reports.
• Ability to work under stress and interruptions.
• Ability to interact positively with a variety of personalities internally and externally.
• Ability to…