Accountant II

Salary $37.15 - $55.71/hour; $6,439.33 - $9,656.40/month; $77,272.00 - $115,876.80/year This iscomplex professionalaccounting work in the City’s centralized accounting division. Nature Of Work Employees perform a range of challenging tasks related tofinancial record-keeping and processing. These tasks include reviewingtransactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with establishedprocedures, as well as accurately and efficiently completing and processingrelevant documents. This role is distinguished from lower-level positions bythe diversity of assignments, the range of activities involved, the level ofdiscretion exercised, and the experience and expertise required to completetasks. Additionally, it demands a higher degree of problem-solving complexityto process and balance transactions. Higher-level employees are usuallyavailable to assist with particularly demanding technical assignments and tohandle the most challenging financial record-keeping and accounting tasks.While established criteria and procedures are in place, employees mustdemonstrate significant initiative and independent judgment when evaluatingtransactions, determining the best course of action, and ensuring that allrelated records are maintained and processed accurately and in a timely manner.Employees may also perform general clerical tasks. Work is conducted undergeneral supervision, with oversight provided through observation, meetings,examination of completed documents, and both internal and independent audits. Examples of Duties The role involves participating in the design,implementation, and maintenance of accounting systems and standards. Thisincludes developing test data for trials of new or revised systems andreviewing current accounting practices, procedures, controls, and systems toprovide recommendations for improved effectiveness and efficiency.Additionally, the position requires monitoring and evaluating accountingefficiency, maintaining internal control systems, and keeping accurate records. Responsibilities also include gathering, recording,organizing, analyzing, interpreting, and distributing financial data. Theindividual will process and review reports, transaction documents, and otherfinancial data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with acceptedaccounting practices. Regular and special financial reports and summaries willbe prepared, along with worksheets and schedules for auditors. It is essentialto ensure that funds are available and facilitate timely payments. The position entails performing specialized accountingtasks related to federal, state, and local grants. This includes establishingand maintaining record-keeping and processing systems for the receipt anddisbursement of these funds, as well as monitoring accounting systems andprogram operators to ensure compliance with municipal, federal, and staterequirements. Participation in the preparation of fiscal reports is alsorequired. Furthermore, specialized accounting tasks will be carriedout in areas such as general ledger and sub-ledger systems, which involveestablishing and maintaining record-keeping and processing systems. Theindividual will participate in revising these systems, working with userdepartments to tailor them to specific needs. Balancing general ledgertransactions and coordinating with personnel in other central accounting areasfor necessary corrections is also part of the role. The position requires reviewing the payment provisions ofcapital improvement contracts and preparing documents to initiate payments inaccordance with contract requirements and established procedures.Responsibilities also include performing various fixed asset transactions,schedules, and significant external audit duties, which include preparingreports for the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Additionalrelated assignments may be completed as required. This position also involves reviewing, processing, andapproving pension transactions, including calculations for the DeferredRetirement Option Plan (DROP), as well as conducting tax form audits. Otherresponsibilities include preparing and approving schedules for debt and investments,as well as reconciling and recording investment transactions, loan payments,and related invoices. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledgeof: Governmental accounting principles, acceptedpractices, and methods. Computer processing capabilities and their applicationsin accounting. Laws, rules, and regulations relevant to municipal governmentalaccounting. Skills: Ability to identify deficiencies in accountingsystems and develop improvements in line with generally accepted accountingprinciples. Proficient in analyzing and interpreting fiscal records to prepareaccurate and comprehensive financial statements, summaries, and reports.Capability to maintain precise and complete technical operating records. Skillin preparing and presenting both oral and written reports effectively. Abilityto establish and maintain productive working relationships with user departments,internal and external auditors, and the general public. Physical Requirements Primarilysedentary, this role requires extended use of computers, including typing andviewing computer monitors, while working indoors. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from anaccredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or aclosely related field andthree (3) yearsprofessional accountingexperience. Licenses or Certifications Possessionof one or more of the following certifications is preferred: Certified PublicAccountant (CPA), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), Certified GovernmentFinance Officer (CGFO), Certified Public Pension Trustee (CPPT), or anequivalent certification relevant to the area(s) of responsibility. Possessionof a valid driver's license may be required. Examination Evaluationofeducation and experience. Drug testing is included in allpre-employment processing. Comments Employeesmay be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidaysand overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergencydeclaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work inpreparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency. Conclusion HELPFUL HINTS FOR COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION: Please register before you begin the application process. This will enable you to view and re-use information from previously submitted applications to complete and submit any future applications. Please make certain your application is complete and the information you provide clearly demonstrates that you possess the minimum job qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Resumes can be submitted in support of an application, but not in lieu of an application. Resumes and copies of certifications or other required documents may be attached to your online application. Click on a link below to apply for this position: #J-18808-Ljbffr