Accountant I

Position OverviewThe purpose of this classification is to perform professional and technical duties in support of business activities, capital assets and/or grant management. Work involves preparing and maintaining budgetary, accounting, financial and statistical records; reviewing and analyzing financial transactions and identifying technical issues that need to be addressed; providing assistance to the department managers and/or the general public regarding financial and accounting activities pertaining to department programs, services, or grant related activities. This position requires close working relationships with key division, department, or program staff and may act as a liaison with the Office of Management and Budget and other operating departments as necessary to achieve desired results. This is an entry professional level position requiring technical skills.Essential Job FunctionsThe following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Performs a variety of professional accounting duties pertaining to departmental operations and activities. Prepares, and/or collects comprehensive information for use in the creation of financial documents such as the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the Single Audit. Performs research, data collection, analysis, and synthesis of information used to develop the ACFR, including the use of historical information, capital improvement projects, pending programs, and analysis expenditures and revenues. Prepares information through research and calculations, such as analytic comparisons of budget vs. actual and current year vs. prior year. Participates in the preparation of the ACFR. Prepares financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Compiles supporting documentation for audit performed by external auditors. Reviews revenue and expenditure transactions to ensure accuracy. Prepares correcting journal entries as necessary. Responds to questions, complaints and requests for information pertaining to accounting transactions. Performs financial and accounting functions for the reconciliation and reporting for assigned program areas; and develops and amends various reports for internal and external distribution. Performs financial reviews of assigned programs/operations; analyzes information for trends, financial and operational implications; prepares summaries and analyses of financial status, financial reconciliation, and reports related to area(s) of responsibility. Audits transactions for compliance with applicable ordinances, rules, and agreements; informs Supervisor of Florida statutory items, which may affect programs and services. Maintains automated and manual files for assigned programs, including databases, spreadsheets, correspondence, regulatory references, and financial records. Operates a personal computer, telephones, copiers, and other general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software. Other duties as assigned. The Collier Clerk values the team building benefits of regular in-person onsite collaboration. Additional Functions: In the event of a declared state of emergency, employees in this classification may be called to work during days or hours other than those for which they are regularly scheduled.Job Requirements: Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or a related field and one year of budgeting, accounting, and/or financial reporting work experience is preferred.