Senior Accountant 2024-022

Salary : $75,189.92 - $116,380.16 Annually
Location : Pompano Beach, FL
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 2024-022
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 12/27/2023
Description
Performs senior-level and experienced professional work in the Finance Department. Maintains the structure and integrity of the City's accounting system, including creating funds and accounts in accordance with the State of Florida's Uniform Accounting System Manual; enters budget transfers and journal entries; and completes month and year-end closings. Prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports including the explanation of significant variances. Provides guidance and work alongside staff members to ensure accurate accounting of the City's fixed assets and inventory, including creating and updating policies and procedures relating to safeguarding the City's assets. Tracks the revenues and expenditures of all grant awards, prepares related accruals and prepares the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Reconciles general ledger and subsidiary accounts. Review and update batches to be posted the City's financial system from the various financial applications. Assists with year-end schedules relative to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and assists with assembling the data for the external auditor. Performs accounting and other related tasks for budgeting and capital budgeting processes. Performs other related work as needed.
Typical Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field. Experience in general or municipal accounting. Four years of related experience. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification is preferred. Selected candidate will be required to obtain the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification within 1 year of hire, if not already obtained. Knowledge of financial software systems. Knowledge of both financial and governmental accounting principles. Knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Excel. Knowledge in using MS Word and Outlook. Ability to calculate mathematical functions with reasonable speed and accuracy. Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize in a stressful environment. Able to work under minimal supervision. Ability to make independent decisions within established accounting policies and procedures. Ability to prepare and explain financial statements, accounting reports, and records. Ability to use various methods to research and summarize findings as needed. Ability to exercise good judgment and perform a wide range of supervisory responsibilities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Must have the skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public. Ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Ability to operate various items of office related equipment. No significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and handling, pushing, and pulling. The noise level in this work environment is usually quiet in an inside office setting. Must be able to sit for long periods of time while using a computer. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Supplemental Information
Work Days/Hours : Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Job Status : ( X ) Full time ( ) Part time/temporary
Department/Number: Finance/1310 Pay Plan/Grade: 50/29
Position is open until filled.
The City of Pompano Beach welcomes everyone who would like to become a member of our team and who wants to "Do Good". The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identify, familial status, or other circumstances and characteristics protected by state or fdderal law. The City promotes diversity of culture, background, thought, and ideas. The City strives to make inclusion a part of everything we do and strives for a work environment that creates a sense of belonging for everyone.
Employees are paid biweekly. The pay range consists of a minimum and maximum salary. Initial appointment is usually made at the minimum salary of the pay range, but a higher salary may be considered for an especially well qualified candidate or to meet unusual needs. Annual merit increases of up to 3% up to the maximum of the pay range are based on fully effective job performance, or above, and are not automatic. Eligible Fire department combat employees receive annual merit increases of up to 4%.
Group health insurance is paid for by the City; 100% for full time employees and 50% for eligible dependents.
Paid leave includes: Vacation - accrue nine (9) days annually with additional days awarded for longevity; Sick Leave - accrue twelve (12) days annually; Holidays - thirteen (13) days off; Personal Days - two personal days after six months of service.
Pension plan: General Employees' Retirement System participation is required for all eligible employees. Each employee contributes a tax deferred deduction of 10% of their salary to the plan and the City contributes a like amount. The defined benefit pension plan is based on the average of the last three base salary years times 3% times years of service. If an employee leaves the employ of the City prior to seven (7) year vesting or retirement, their contribution, with interest, is refundable. Fire pension participants contribute 11.6% and are required to participate in the Pompano Beach Police & Firefighters' Retirement System.
Other benefits offered to City employees include: cost of living adjustments (when applicable), tuition reimbursement, tax deferred savings plan, credit union services, direct deposit, sick leave bank, sick leave to vacation conversion, employee assistance program, Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP), Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Account (VEBA), and a four day work week for certain positions.
Part time employees are not eligible for benefits and benefits may vary depending on bargaining units.
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Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field?
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Do you have experience in general or municipal accounting? If so, please explain.
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Are you a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?
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Are you Lean/6 Sigma certified? If so, what color/type belt do you possess?
Required Question