Accountant III

Salary: $73,511.00 - $102,915.00 Annually
Location : New Port Richey, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 14102-0726
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 7/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $73,511.00 - $102,915.00
Pay Grade: P45 (Exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.


General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN ACCOUNTANT III
The role of an Accountant III involves responsible accounting and administrative work in coordinating financial management activities in the Public Works departments.

Essential Job Functions


Conducts continuing analysis of Public Works department revenues, encumbrances, and expenditures within the established statutes, guidelines, ordinances, and County policy and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Oversees the department's purchasing procedures from requisition through bid and invoice processing to properly account for vendor payments for product or services. Provides training to new and current employees. Examines transactions in software systems to support invoice processing. Creates and assists in the preparation of department budgets; Implements budget processes including periodic budget reviews, reports, and budget balances. Supervises the pre-audit of accounts, invoices, vouchers, account reconciliations, and records. Assists in tracking of grants, and other funding sources. Prepares financial reports for outside agencies. Assists in preparing capital improvement plans and the development and implementation of associated assessment fees. Assembles cost analysis and managerial reports. Participates in process improvement initiatives. Monitors such items as ledger files, invoice receipts, capital requests, and vendor activity. Performs preparation of journal entries, budget amendment requests, determines contract types and establishes the guidelines for entry, and contract comprehension, as necessary. Prepares statistical and analytical reports on departmental operations, including revenue, expenditures, time schedules, tracking workflows, and other data when appropriate. Grant reconciliation preparation and submission for reimbursement from various agencies. Manage, supervise and coordinate the work of a staff. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the grants process at the Federal, State, and local level.
• Knowledge of the principles and policies of public and business administration.
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations effective in the State and County relating to fiscal and accounting records and procedures.
• Knowledge of funding source and impacts of special assessments and public funds within the County.
• Knowledge of Federal directives and regulations pertaining to funding of local assistance programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally, and in writing.
• Ability to operate a computer, calculator, and routine office equipment.
• Ability to manage, supervise and coordinate the work of a clerical staff.
• Ability to maintain records/files accurately and legibly.
• Ability to prepare reports and correspondence.
• Ability to make decisions and work without close supervision.
• Ability to make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.


EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or Public Administration, or related field. Seven (7) years' experience in accounting, including three (3) years' in governmental accounting.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
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I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

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Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03


Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04


Which best describes the years of experience you have n accounting, which includes three (3) years' in governmental accounting?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

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Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

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I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

09


Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

10


Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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• Utility bill insert
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• Other

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If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
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