Accountant Senior

Accountant SeniorAre you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!The Public Works Department is actively seeking an Accountant Senior.Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.This is advanced professional level accounting work in the maintenance of accounting and financial records. Work requires an understanding and application of the accounting and financial management theories, principles, and practices usually gained through degree granting schools, or an equivalent level of practical knowledge gained through experience. Contacts with others require skills in understanding people, sensitivity to others point of view, persuasiveness and/or assertiveness and is often required to influence behavior, change an opinion, or turn a situation around. May oversee others by scheduling, assigning, monitoring, and reviewing their work. The work is covered by clearly defined policies and accounting principles and the employee is required to exercise judgment in determining how to accomplish program objectives. The work requires the use of judgment in searching for solutions or new applications within one's known experiences. Work is performed in an office environment. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer. The physical demands consist mainly of sitting or standing at a workstation for extended periods of time and occasionally lifting and moving light objects. The work is performed under administrative direction where the work is subject to operating plans, objectives, functional policies, and precedents, and the worker is given the freedom to determine how and when expected results are achieved. The work is reviewed in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work projects, and effectiveness in meeting requirements or expected results.Examples of WorkMaintains and audits financial records, accounts, ledgers, and journals.Develops new and modifies existing accounting procedures.Analyzes accounting and fiscal data, records, and reports.Prepares journal entries and posts transactions to proper accounts.Prepares summaries, trial balances, and related reports and statements.Conducts field audits and prepares comprehensive reports.Reconciles and balances financial statements and accounting records and ledgers.Schedules, assigns, monitors, and reviews the work of others.May certify and/or supervise preparation and maintenance of payroll records and pay vouchers.Prepares, analyzes, and monitors operating budgets.Prepares TDs (transfer directive) and BTs (budget transfer).Reviews invoices for payment.Reviews and approves purchase requisitions.Composes internal and external correspondence.Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and various accounting related software.Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.Performs related work as required.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of governmental accounting and auditing theories, principles, and practices.Knowledge of laws, rules and policies governing payroll, leave, fiscal and accounting books, records, and accounts.Knowledge of personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and various accounting software.Knowledge of office procedures and practices.Knowledge of automated accounting systems.Skill in making and verifying mathematical calculations.Skill in maintaining accounting and fiscal records.Ability to schedule, assign, monitor, and review the work of others.Ability to apply accounting and auditing knowledge to work assignments.Ability to evaluate accounting and auditing procedures.Ability to analyze and audit accounting, fiscal, payroll and leave data and reports.Ability to read, comprehend, and apply job related rules, policies, and procedures.Ability to communicate effectively.Ability to prepare comprehensive reports.Ability to develop computer-based spreadsheets, graphs, summaries, and reports.Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and various accounting related software.Open Requirements/Supplemental InformationFive (5) years of education and/or experience in accounting which includes successful completion of 18 semester hours of accounting course work at the college level from an accredited institution and; One (1) year of professional level accounting experience.Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Accounting - preferred. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.BenefitsThe City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.