- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Five years’ experience in advance accounting or public accounting
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary expertise and experience.
- Certified Public Accountant certification
- Certified Government Finance Officer certification (State of Florida) or Certified Public Finance Officer certification from GFOA of US and Canada.
- Advanced knowledge of Enterprise Planning / organization wide software systems.
Under the general direction of the Deputy Finance Director, manages the day-to-day accounting and treasury operations/activities and performs complex financial and administrative duties in developing and maintaining the City’s accounting records and financial reports.
Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation:
Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.
Non-Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Duties/Responsibilities
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- Coordinate the preparation of the year-end audit and issuing of the annual financial statements including the year-end closing process workflow.
- Prepare balance sheets and other statements, schedules and footnotes for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
- Manage the activities for the payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset functions.
- Review funds; general ledger accounting reconciliations; schedules; statements and footnotes and journal entries for accuracy of accounting information.
- Prepare required written reports, including but not limited to the State Financial Report.
- Provide sound fiscal judgment in monitoring actual versus anticipated results to assist elected official’s decision making.
- Provide professional assistance, guidance, and analysis in the creation/elimination of programs, staffing levels, and other areas.
- Review all work done by the Accounting group.
- Review all City Council meeting agenda items for financial implications.
- Evaluate Accounting/Finance process workflows and make recommendations for improvement.
- Responsible for the completion of the year-end audit and the issuing of the periodic financial statements including the year-end closing process workflow.
- Responsible for reviewing with and recommending implementation of management letter actions made as part of the annual external audit process.
- Oversees City payroll process including timekeeping procedures, keeping abreast of changes in FLSA and other legal issues, and ensuring that payroll is processed in a correct and timely manner without interruption or delay.
- Responsible for administering and implementing special projects such as Internal Audit reports, Infrastructure and OPEB valuations, as necessary.
- Review and sign off on all key written reports done by the Accounting group including but not limited the ACFR, State Financial Report, periodic financial reports.
- Responsible for training, administering, and enforcing financial policies and procedures to the various departments within the City.
- This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace.
- Performs other duties as assigned.