Senior Accountant - Central Accounting

Job Overview Performs responsible financial, administrative and supervisory work of considerable difficulty assisting the Chief Accountant, Controller or Treasurer. Responsibilities include professional level accounting duties, including general ledger reconciliation, financial reporting, audit preparation, grant reporting and payroll. Work is reviewed through conferences, study of regular and special reports, success in achieving established objectives, periodic external audits, a variety of internal checks, and by general observation. Responsibilities Performs various administrative functions and accounting work according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), established procedures, departmental guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements Prepares and reviews financial reports for upper management, policymakers and other departments; prepares reports for internal and external agencies as required Prepares monthly account reconciliations ensuring bank accounts are reconciled and revenue and expenditure transactions are recorded to the general ledger Reconciles the accounting system with other city financial software to assure balances are recorded properly Assists with internal and external audits, gathers and presents requested documents, and provides explanations of departmental policies and procedures Prepares journal entries and account adjustments to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on past‑due balances Prepares complex financial statements and supporting audit work papers, statistical information and notes for the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Researches and provides solutions to financial discrepancies and other financial inquiries Makes timely payments of employer and employee payroll taxes Participates in the development of citywide budgets, the departmental budget, and monitors citywide and capital expenditures during the fiscal year May be responsible for project management of new financial management systems Analyzes organizational structures and systems to develop and recommend procedures, controls, and forms that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of fiscal operations Performs related work as required Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or a closely related field Three (3) to five (5) years of professional accounting and/or fiscal management experience, including two (2) years governmental accounting or auditing Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job‑related field, may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience or education To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service‑connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs Preferences Local government accounting or fiscal management work experience Benefits This position includes six (6) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $250/month. Physical Standards and Work Environment The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr