Accountant

Accounting Position

Performs professional accounting tasks; maintains and reconciles journals, ledgers, and financial reports; interprets financial records; prepares financial statements and reports; and participates in the design and revision of accounting systems. Exercises initiative and independent judgment in creating, organizing, maintaining and systematically reviewing financial records. Position may require supervision of clerical and/or administrative staff. This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Federation of Public Employees and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees. This is a Management Category IV position which includes five (5) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $120/month.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Maintains accounting record systems for the receipt and disbursement of federal, state, and other municipal funds
• Compiles and prepares financial data for analysis or use in the preparation of required reports, statements, or budgets
• Participates in fiscal year end closing, including recording accruals and adjusting and closing entries, preparation of audit work papers and preparation of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Reconciles various accounts and subsidiary systems to the general ledger maintaining and balancing journals
• Participates in the testing and implementation of new or upgraded computerized financial systems
• Verifies trial balances, detail appropriations and expenditures; reviews reports, vouchers, requisitions, invoices and other financial data for accuracy, completeness and conformance with procedures, guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles; interprets financial records and prepares reports concerning the financial condition and conduct of the applicable entity.
• Responds to public records requests
• May supervise and trains administrative and clerical personnel on an assigned basis.
• Performs related work as required

Minimum job requirements:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or a closely related field
2. One (1) to three (3) years of professional accounting experience preferably in a governmental setting including, preparing and analyzing financial transactions and statements; evaluating efficiency, internal controls and conformance with accounting principles. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.
3. To claim Veterans' Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads. Physical standards required to perform essential job functions: The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.