Accountant Iii - Financial Reporting

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Accountant III - Financial Reporting performs professional accounting and supervisory work in the areas of Financial Reporting for the City's general ledger, pension plans, investments, transportation impact fees and grants. Primary duties include coordinating, organizing, reviewing, recording, and interpreting financial records; preparing financial statements for internal and external reporting; reconciling accounts, and supervision of accountants.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates the monthly and annual system close. Assists with the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, accruals, and support schedules. Prepares quarterly account analysis of balance sheet accounts, School Impact Fee to assist with the year-end schedules.
• Assists in the coordination of activities with independent auditors to produce monthly financials, the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and assists with reporting footnotes.
• Set-up general ledger accounts for tracking purposes, and develop reports as needed to ensure proper accounting.
• Performs reconciliations of subsidiary systems to the General Ledger.
• Maintains the accuracy of financial accounting records to facilitate timely reporting of financial conditions to management. Prepares and reviews proposed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Works with Manager to coordinate with IT staff and other divisions to implement, manage, and maintain a fully‐integrated accounting system to track, record, and report various financial transactions.
• Conducts research and prepares special account on financial matters. Assists in the preparation of annual financial reports for FDOT, Police Trust Fund Account, and Pension Reports.
• Participates in the revision of accounting policies and procedures to meet City's needs. Recommends new internal controls, process improvement, and/or automated solutions.
• Address work related issues in a timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as may be required or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration.
• Knowledge of City and other governmental Financial Reporting and accounting procedures, or the ability to acquire such knowledge during a reasonable period of training.
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer and associated software including applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems.
• Knowledge and ability to supervise, coach, and develop employees.
• Skilled in the operation of adding machines, calculators, and office equipment used in conjunction with accounting work.
• Ability to interpret and apply professional accounting principles, knowledge, skills, to the maintenance of financial and cost accounting records.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting procedures and plan, organize, recommend and/or implement work flow procedures.
• Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.

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  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution in Accounting, plus three to five years of related work experience. Qualifying experience of two years or a combination of related experience, education, and training.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license.

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  PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Related work experience with a government entity.
• Experience with Edmunds' Accounting System is helpful.

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  EQUIPMENT USED

  Computer, calculator, photocopy machines, printers, telephone, fax machines, typewriter.

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  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, standing, bending, and working on a computer.

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  JOB LOCATION

  City Hall Annex. Occasional travel to other City locations and other municipalities may be required.