Senior Accountant

Job Title

Owns technically complex accounting cycles, including payroll, grants, projects, and capital assets, and supports the accounting period close and annual audit. Applies accounting judgment and coaches transaction staff.

Essential Job Functions

Process biweekly payroll using approved time and personnel data; reconcile payroll liabilities, benefits, and related general ledger accounts; prepare required remittance support. Maintain the debt register and payment schedules, including state revolving fund loans; monitor due dates, calculate and prepare payments and entries, and reconcile balances to lender statements and the general ledger. Maintain grant and project accounting schedules, monitor spending and draw documentation against award requirements, and flag compliance or budget issues to the Comptroller. Maintain capital asset and construction in progress schedules; reconcile additions, disposals, depreciation, and project capitalization to the general ledger. Prepare complex and recurring journal entries, account analyses, audit schedules, and year-end close support; investigate material discrepancies Support budget development for assigned areas.

Assists Comptroller and Senior Finance Analyst as requested. Performs other duties as assigned, consistent with appropriate review and separation of duties. Reports to work at the assigned time, appropriately dressed, and proceeds with job function unless otherwise directed. Maintains direct contact with citizens and vendors in person, over the telephone, and through written correspondence. Works collaboratively with employees of other departments, accountants, auditors, and other consultants in person, over the telephone, and through written correspondence. Communicates clearly, professionally, and courteously when assisting others in person, by telephone, and through written correspondence. Work is primarily performed in an office environment at City Hall using standard office equipment. The normal work schedule consists of four ten-hour days, Monday through Thursday. Occasional additional hours may be required to meet accounting close, payroll, budget, audit, or other operational deadlines. The employee may be required to work during declared emergencies or major disasters in accordance with City policies and procedures. Use financial systems and spreadsheets accurately; maintain clear supporting records; communicate professionally with City employees, vendors, auditors, and the public; protect confidential information, meet deadlines and follow City policy and applicable accounting standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and four years of progressively responsible accounting experience. Governmental accounting, payroll, grants, and capital assets experience preferred. Degree requirement is not replaced by experience. Current Florida Driver's License, if required for occasional out of office duties.

Supplemental Information

No residency requirement; must have a telephone. Knowledge of location and operation of fire extinguishers. Not assigned. Payroll processing is separate from approval of personnel changes, payroll release, and bank reconciliation. The Senior Financial Analyst reviews payroll registers, liability reconciliations, and prepared entries; the Comptroller approves payroll and significant adjustments. The Senior Financial Analyst reviews debt schedules and proposed payments; the Comptroller approves debt payments. Duties may change with operational needs, subject to maintaining appropriate review and separation of duties. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits

The City of Belleview offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees. Retirement Plan Automatic Contribution: We provide an automatic 7.5% contribution to your retirement plan. Matching Contribution: We will contribute an additional.5% for each 1% you contribute toward retirement until a maximum city contribution of 10% is reached, helping you build a secure financial future. Health and Wellness Medical Insurance: Choose from a variety of medical plans to fit your needs. Dental and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you healthy. Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage: Enjoy peace of mind with life insurance coverage at no or minimal cost. Paid Time Off (PTO) Enjoy generous PTO including vacation, sick leave, and holidays to ensure you have the time away from work for your personal matters. Additional Perks Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We know everyone can use some extra support at times. We're pleased to offer all employees to a range of confidential services for personal and work-related issues through our EAP. Wellness Programs: From daily-step competitions to healthy living newsletters and wellness lunch events, we work with our team to promote a healthier lifestyle and continued level of well-being.