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SalaryUndergeneral direction, reporting to the Controller manages the recording andupdating of financial transactions in the City's general ledger, accountspayable, payroll and fixed assets system; supervises professional and clericalaccounting staff; oversees the preparation of the City's annual financialreport; coordinates the annual external audit; and performs other relatedduties as assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (which are not inany hierarchical order)
1.Sets work priorities, supervise, motivate and evaluate the work of assignedstaff.
2.Evaluates workload, assignments, and resolves interpersonal conflicts amongstaff.
3.Oversees the preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of accounts,analysis and liability and expenditure figures, capital asset accountsmaintenance, and other functions of finance as well as administration offinance projects as needed.
4.Reviews monthly balance sheets and other financial reports for correct use ofaccounts, unusual balances and overall reasonableness.
5.Sets up and monitors work schedules for year-end closing, annual external auditand Financial Report.
6.Participates in the set-up and testing of new financial applications andupgrades of existing financial applications.
7.Coordinates the planning and execution of the external financial and singleaudits, including the preparation of schedules and reports as required.
8.Reviews current procedures and work processes. Make revisions to procedures andprocesses to improve customer service and operational efficiency.
9.Resolves procedural issues within the division, between accounting and otherdivisions or within the accounting system.
10.Analyzes complex accounting transactions and determines proper way of recordingsuch transactions.
11.Oversees month-end closing to include analyzing information, assigningresources, and setting closing schedule.
12.Monitors the progress of the accounts payable, payroll and fixed assetfunctions to resolve problems or respond to questions as they arise.
13.Responds to questions from department representatives on how to use financialapplications, proper procedures for processing information and/or to providegeneral accounting information.
14.Analyzes the impact of GAAP, GASB and FASB pronouncements on the City'sfinancial reporting system.
15.Performs other related duties as assigned.
Salary
Depending on qualifications the starting salary will be in the salary range of $100,000 - $126,000
Benefits: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Defined Contribution Plan (401a) with employer match (6.5%); twelve (12) holidays, accrued vacation, and sick time. Management Category II Benefits: Four (4) Days of Management Leave per Year and additional $50,000 life insurance policy.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field and five (5) years of accounting, auditing, or finance experience, including three (3) years of state or local government financial administration, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience in state or local government auditing may be substituted for local government financial administration. Three (3) years of high-level supervisory experience required.
Certified Public Accountant and/or a Certified Government Finance Officer is highly desirable.
A valid Florida driver’s license is required. For application purposes, a valid driver’s license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) maybe utilized; with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days from date of employment.
Education Requirements: To be considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, and consistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalent diploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have been issued by:
International degrees will be evaluated to determine if they satisfy qualification requirements.
Additional Details
The selection process for this position may consist of any, all or a combination of the following tests: evaluation of training and experience, written examination, structured oral interview or other assessment method.
State of Emergency: When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration by the Mayor that a state of emergency exists, all employees will be deemed critical by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work. Employees deemed critical by the City but not needed for the initial preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail may be directed not to report to work, and given paid administrative leave or they may be reassigned to another location that best meet the needs of the City.
How To Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position you may apply online by selecting the Apply Now button at the end of the job posting. Applications must be received in Human Resources by the closing date.
The City of West Palm Beach is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City values the service of veterans to our country, supports recruitment of veterans and veterans' preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes for those who met the minimum requirements of the position. Background investigation, physical, and drug and alcohol screening is required as condition of employment.
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