Accountant

The Broward Constitutional Tax Collector’s Office ensures accountability, transparency, and direct service to the residents of Broward County. Every dollar collected is managed with integrity and efficiency, strengthening public trust and delivering essential services that touch every resident’s life. Why Join Us? When you become part of our team, you’ll enjoy: Competitive pay Robust benefits package including: Florida Retirement System (FRS) participation, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance and legal services Generous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays Professional training and opportunities for career advancement The reward of serving your community while building a stable career in public service The Accountant performs skilled accounting work to ensure timeliness and accuracy of agency records. Essential Functions Prepares monthly fixed assets account reconciliations and schedules. Reconciles and distributes ad valorem taxes, non-ad valorem assessments and investment earnings to the taxing authorities. Balances the tax roll and prepares the annual recapitulation report. Reconciles and processes prior year corrections, individual certificate redemptions and related invoices. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or closely related field; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience and/or training that includes professional accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis, auditing and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Critical Competencies for Success The ability to Identify and utilize relevant technology and tools to analyze data, efficiently and effectively perform assigned tasks as well as support other competencies. Requires the ability to influence outcomes through motivation or leadership and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles to resolve problems. Time management skills to ensure timely adherence to deadlines. Ability to work well under the pressure to ensure completion of work within strict deadlines. Work Conditions Physical Ability: Tasks require 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 (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals, and to communicate orally and in writing. Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr