Accountant II (Public Utilities)

Salary: $74,503.30 - $119,205.28 Annually Position Job Summary: Under general direction, performs professional accounting and auditing work in major segments of the city's fiscal operations. The incumbent participates in the preparation of the annual city financial statements and state reports; analyzes revenues, expenditures, balance sheet accounts and their consolidation into budget and financial reports. Work is reviewed through periodic external audits and written reports upon completion of assignments for adherence to established policies and procedures. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities Plans, organizes, reviews and maintains complete sets of general and revenue ledgers, appropriations expenditure and capital projects ledgers; and in the preparation of complex financial statements and related reports. Analyzes revenues, expenditures, and balance sheet accounts and their consolidation into budget status and financial reports; reviews payables and appropriations for materials and services and ensures that sufficient funds are authorized and available. Reviews and approves requisitions invoices, pay applications, PO’s and direct payment vouchers and processes applicable expenses/payables items in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and/or city policies; reviews and approves payrolls. May be responsible for updating and maintaining the internal DCM budget tracker with Directors in coordination with budget staff. Prepares and assists in audits and financial reporting as needed. Prepares grant reimbursement requests, grant reports, and other grant specific accounting services. Assists in gathering information needed in the preparation of the annual budget and financial statements. May prepare all or portions of the A/L budget review report, ACFR, and accounting management reports; reviews federal cash transaction reports and other pertinent reports prepared by other staff accountants. May assist in auditing construction related owner Direct Purchase orders with Department and Procurement staff. May confer with Risk Management Department on casualty insurance; may review actuarial reports and prepare financial statements for the self‑insurance program. Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation. Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, and managers. Performs related work as required for this position description only. Requirements Education / Experience: Required: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting with an emphasis on governmental or not-for-profit fund accounting. Preferred: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting with an emphasis on governmental or not-for-profit fund accounting. Experience as a professional accountant. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance. Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record. Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge of principles and practices of governmental and construction accounting including general and special revenue, debt service, capital projects, enterprise, internal service, expendable and non-expendable trust and agency fund accounting; budgeting, purchasing, taxation and allied systems and records. Knowledge of modern business office practices and procedures, computerized accounting systems, equipment, and standard clerical techniques as applied to the maintenance of multiple governmental accounting systems involving a large number of transactions. Knowledge of the principles and techniques applicable to the conduct of audits of governmental operations. Ability to apply professional accounting principles, financial reporting standards, knowledge and skills to the maintenance and preparation of complex sets of fiscal and accounting records, reports and financial statements. Ability to perform detailed work involving written and numerical data. Ability to make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to interpret and apply accepted guidelines to a variety of accounting operations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, subordinate personnel and the public. Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public. Physical Demands The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak and be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May require the use of fingers or hands to manipulate objects such as picking, gripping, or pressing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Work Environment Work is performed primarily in an office environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Summary of Benefits for Professional Employees Professional employees shall be provided with the following benefits: Annual vacation leave of 200 hours; 80 hours must be used in the year earned or lost, remaining 120 hours may be carried forward for 18 months or liquidated after approximately two years. Annual sick leave accrual of eight hours per month with no limit; each fiscal year employees may convert up to 40 hours of accrued sick leave to personal leave if balance of 96 hours after conversion. Sick leave payout after accumulation of 300 hours: next 40 hours may convert to vacation days. Participation in Sick Leave Pool Program after one year of employment with minimum 96 hours of sick or vacation leave. Disability Salary Replacement program: 60% base salary after 90‑day waiting period; employees may continue to use accrued sick and vacation leave to cover difference. Paid holidays: New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday; President’s Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran’s Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day after Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve. Two paid workdays per fiscal year (8‑ or 10‑hour days) for mental‑health well‑being. Forty hours of paid bereavement leave for death of a close family member. Longevity compensation added to base salary: 1 year 2%; 3 years 3%; 5 years 2%; 7 years 3%; 10 years 3%; 12 years 3%; 15 years 4%. Health insurance: City contributes 80% of premium for OAP single or dependent coverage; 100% for OAPIN single coverage; 90% for employees adding dependents (details of rates omitted for brevity). Dental plan: City contributes $19.00 of monthly premium for employee; plan options include Dental DPPO Low/High/Buy Up (rates omitted). Vision coverage optional via payroll deductions; city contributes $400 for single or no coverage, $600 for one dependent, $1000 for two or more. Term life insurance of $100,000 fully paid by the City; employees may purchase additional at group rates. Pension benefits under the City of Hollywood Employees’ Retirement Fund (COHERF) with a 7‑year vesting period and options for defined contribution plans. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program participation for full‑time service. Educational Reimbursement Program: up to $3,000 annually for approved courses (details of grade‑based reimbursement omitted). Wellness program (Hollywood Wellness) includes health coaching, supplements, fitness reimbursement, etc. (details omitted). All employees receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression except as limited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Careers In Government