Senior Accountant

This skilled technical position is responsible for performing the Authority’s accounting of its various revenue streams. This position is responsible for the administration and preparation of journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations and maintenance of related accounting records. This position is also responsible for overseeing the non-ad valorem assessment roll. This role will be cross‑trained in all major areas of the accounting cycle to ensure operational continuity.

This position may serve as backup support for other accounting functions and provide coverage during absences or peak workload periods. The position will also assist the Finance Department with special projects as needed. This position reports to the Accounting Manager and requires reliability, dependability, and accountability in all aspects of the defined role.

• Prepare and record monthly journal entries into the accounting system.
• Balance and reconcile the general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and maintain the non‑ad valorem assessment roll.
• Maintains detailed records pertaining to franchise contracts with haulers that collect solid waste in the unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County including, but not limited to, preparing disposal residential credits, franchise fees, commercial recycling container rental payments, and certificate of occupancy payments.
• Assist with annual audit process.
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close process.
• Perform other job‑related duties as requested.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Comprehensive knowledge of computer spreadsheets and word processing applications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of debits and credits with the ability to prepare journal entries.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to identify inconsistencies in report data.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting cycles and ability to record transactions accordingly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with employees and contractors.
• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret complex records and prepare reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, supervisors, and other governmental agencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in writing. Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of local government accounting principles, preferred.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

The ideal candidate possesses the education and experience listed below.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required from an accredited college or university.
• Accounting experience in governmental accounting preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Any combination of experience, education and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position is regularly performed in a typical office environment and is quiet and climate controlled. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit; talk; hear; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds of force.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to read and distinguish numbers and letters and adjust focus for close and distance vision.