Senior Accountant

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Job description

JOB TITLE: Senior Accountant-FRS Employer

DEPARTMENT: Finance

REPORTS TO: Supervising Accountant

ROLE & LEVEL: P2

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

STARTING RANGE: $42,432 to $63,648

WORK SCHEDULE: Optional 4-10 hour work days or 5-8 hour work days

WORK OBJECTIVE:

Records and maintains the City's accounting records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Maintains a professional working knowledge of governmental accounting practices and policies in interpreting procedures, recording and reporting transactions, and preparing financial records.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

· Maintains the general ledger

· Prepares and reviews month end close procedures

· Prepares and issues financial reports to be presented at City Council meetings

· Prepares or reviews month end and quarterly reports to satisfy reporting requirements

· Drafts, reviews, and posts journal entries ensuring compliance with the City's budget and financial procedures, state rules and regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

· Updates, reviews, and maintains capital assets in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and state rules and regulations

· Assists in the compilation and preparation of the annual budget and the annual financial report

· Works with other departments to analyze, gather and compile data, and assist in revenue and expenditure projections

· Assists or prepares research projects and reports as requested by management

· Interprets and implements new or revised accounting pronouncements

· Assist in the preparation of accounting policies and procedures

· Assists with the preparation of City Council scheduling documents (Green Sheets)

· Ensures back up for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash receipt recording

· Conducts financial analysis of capital improvement projects

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; supplemented by two or more years' experience in accounting with governmental experience preferred.

· Possession of a valid State of Florida driver's license required

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

· Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

· Knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations

· Ability to develop budgets and financial reports

· Ability to select, supervise, train and evaluate staff

· Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, cold, rain, fumes).

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks require sound and visual perception and discrimination. Tasks require oral communications ability.