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Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan - Bi-Weekly Premiums:
Single $10.39 - Family $76.94
Includes County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,400 Annually
Consumer-Driven Health Plan - Bi-Weekly Premiums:
Single $78.64 - Family $273.13
Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match
Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Each Year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 Weeks Per Year
Up to 40 Hours of Job Basis Leave for Eligible Positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K Annually)
Paid Parental Leave
THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Accountant, Senior in the Business Operations unit of the Transportation Department.
The Accountant, Senior position will assist with activities and analysis required for the development of the annual Operating and Capital Budgets for Broward County Transportation Department.
General Description
Advanced professional accounting work in the maintenance and review of fiscal records; may supervise staff. Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance; or a Bachelor's degree and coursework that qualifies for the CPA Examination.
Requires two (2) years professional level accounting, finance or closely related experience; including six (6) months of lead/supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
None.
Preferences
Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration, or closely related field
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Active Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Active Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)
Active Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Two or more years of Project or Cost Accounting experience
Two or more years of Revenue or Cash Management experience
Two or more years of Budgeting software (Oracle Hyperion or Performance Budgeting) experience
Two or more years Business Intelligence (BI) or Analytics experience
Two or more years of ERP Financial System such as PeopleSoft, SAP, CGI Advantage, Workday
Two or more years Project Management experience
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Processes/records financial transactions including reviewing/approving various accounting documents such as journal vouchers and cash receipt.
Reconciles and monitors revenues and expenses of various funds, prepares a variance analysis and prepares schedules for external auditors.
Prepare monthly, quarterly or annual reports required by County Administrative Policies and Procedures and/or external parties.
Review and approve payroll and vendor invoices for the Division.
Prepare sales and fuel returns on a monthly basis.
Assists in the preparation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and State of Florida Annual Financial Report.
Maintain customer table, including setting up new customers and/or updating existing customer information for all County agencies.
May assign, review, and approve the work of support and professional staff.
Performs related work as assigned.
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
Competencies- Business Insight
- Financial Acumen
- Manages Complexity
- Plans and Aligns
- Ensures Accountability
- Communicates Effectively
- Nimble Learning
County Core Values
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.