Staff Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs staff accounting duties related to the preparation and recording of revenue and expenditure journal entries, performing various account reconciliations and assisting in the preparation of monthly financial reports. The position reports to a Senior Accountant who is responsible for providing accounting services to several of the multiple commercial, residential and utility Community Development Districts of local government served by the Finance Department.

All potential assignments require professional accounting education and experience; the incumbent is required to have knowledge of all duties below, performing each in either a primary or a back-up role.

• Validates and processes appropriate journal entries to the General Ledger using the utility billing subsidiary ledger and general ledger interface system for all utility transactions.
• Prepares the monthly cash reconciliation for a portion of approximately 600 bank, investment and trust accounts for assigned Districts.
• Prepares billings for Accounts Receivable relating to:
  Special Events, Joint Services, Fire District’s contractual services, Board of County Commissioners, District reimbursements and numerous other one-time and repetitive miscellaneous reimbursements.
• Prepares billings for Annual Assessments and monthly leases relating to all commercial entities included in appropriate District(s).
• Completes Monthly Sales Tax filings for three counties. Analyzes work to confirm that the sales tax within each county is correct.
• Prepares Monthly reconciliation of various General Ledger accounts for review.
• Periodically audits change funds and petty cash funds to ensure compliance with District and Department policies.
• Prepares the monthly financial statements for Residential governmental fundsproviding analysis and commentary on fluctuations and variances. Researching all variances.
• Validates and processes bi-weekly payroll transactions from Payroll processing company. Reconciles liability account transfers related to benefit deductions, union dues and other items each payroll.
• Assists with year-end Developer True Up by tracking expenses associated with Developer owned Recreation centers.
• Prepare monthly check request to Developer pertaining to future amenities and recreational revenues currently owned by the Developer.
• Processes monthly and weekly wire transfer forms to clear inter/intra fund balances.
• Reviews and approves various journal entries created by the Accounting Technicians. May serve as back-up to Staff Accountant to prepare the weekly cash analysis report and move funds as needed.
• Validates and processes transactions from the Special Assessment subsidiary ledger to upload journal entries to the general ledger interface system.
• Provides reports, information and support for the District’s auditors in support of the preparation of the annual audited financial reports.
• Prepares research for special projects as assigned by senior staff.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be expected to perform additional duties in an emergency.

• Cultivates and maintains effective working relations within the department, the District, as well as outside of the organization.
• Models behavior to the District Core Values at all times.
• Fosters a teamwork environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a closely related field from a four-year college or university.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

• CGFO preferred.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
• All candidates…