Accountant Senior (Fixed Assets)

Accountant Senior (Fixed Assets)

Salary

$68,429.71 - $88,945.38 Annually

Location

City Hall, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

01291

Department

Financial Services

Division

Accounting and Treasury Management/Customer Service

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

8/21/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

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Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to perform professional financial accounting and reporting activities for assigned funds to ensure that accounting records fairly and accurately represent the financial position of the City. Primary duties include organizing, maintaining, reviewing, and interpreting financial records, providing auditing and financial controls relating to federal, state, and local grant programs, preparing financial statements and reports, and participating in the design and revision of manual and automated accounting systems.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Analyzes data, accounts and reports.
• Records the City's assets acquisition, disposition, and depreciation.
• Reconciles the capital asset subsidiary system to the financial statements.
• Prepares detailed and summarized capital asset schedules for the financial statements.
• Conducts periodic physical inventories of the City's capital assets and inventories and compares to assets reported on the financial statements.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts. Includes all adjusting work, retainage payable and construction in progress, matching and reconciling sources documents.
• Provides pertinent financial data/reports and recommendations to senior administrators.
• Analyzes accounts and accounting records and updates all related fixed asset schedules to facilitate the annual financial audit.
• Performs monthly interfund transfers and reconciles the "Due to" / "Due from" accounts.
• Creates and monitors the system of controls, procedures and forms to record the City's capital assets.
• Assigns tag numbers to the City's capital assets.
• Prepares interim financial reports, monthly reports, and other financial reports.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Four (4) years of accounting or closely related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Work Environment and Work Hours

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of governmental and/or general accounting procedures; the preparation process for financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles; governmental accounting standards board and preferred business practices
• Skill in prioritizing work assignments; analyzing, preparing, checking and balancing routine fiscal transactions and accounts; processing large volumes of numerical data; effective oral and/or written communication; analyzing and interpreting financial records; resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgments; the operation of a computer, particularly word processing, spreadsheet programs, and 10-key calculator; classifying fiscal data; and preparing accurate and complex financial statements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, vendors, and the general public.
• Ability to use small office equipment and computers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None.

WORK HOURS

Monday - Friday 8am- 5pm (May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the City.)

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

Applications to the City of Deerfield Beach are reviewed as received. Early application is encouraged, as this posting may close at any time.

CITY OF DEERFIELD BEACH 2026 BENEFITS SUMMARY

HOLIDAY LEAVE

Twelve (12) days shall be the days observed by all City employees as holidays and the one (1) personal leave day shall be taken at the employee's discretion with permission of the Department Director or their designee (once each calendar year)

New Years DayLabor DayMartin Luther King Jr. DayVeterans DayPresidents DayThanksgiving DayMemorial DayDay Following Thanksgiving DayJuneteenthChristmasIndependence Day Day preceding or following Christmas Day as designated by the City Manager

VACATION LEAVE

Employees start to accrue vacation leave effective at the start of the first full month of employment based on the following schedule:

Service TimeLeave Accumulated Annually HoursMaximum Accrual Hours0 - 48 months96 hours per year19249 - 108 months112 hours per year224109 - 168 months136 hours per year272169 months and over 176 hours per year352

SICK LEAVE

Employees start to accrue sick leave effective at the start of the first full month of employment. Employees sick days shall be credited at the rate of eight (8) hours or one (1) working day for each month of completed service.

RETIREMENT PLAN

The City provides a defined contribution plan under Section 401(a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The City contributes eight percent (8%) of your salary as an employee, and you as an employee contribute four percent (4%) of your salary. The City has a 5-year Vesting Schedule. Vesting refers to your ownership of the money in your account. Based on your period of service completed you are gradually vested in your employer contributions: 20% in 1 year, 40% in 2 years, 60% in 3 years, 80% in 4 years and 100% upon the completion of 5 years of service.

Employees may also make voluntary contributions to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, up to the annual limit as defined by the IRS.

EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM

Full-time employees are eligible to receive educational reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate coursework according to the following criteria and schedule of benefits. Employees who have completed their one (1) year of employment are eligible to participate in the Educational Reimbursement Program. With approval of the course(s) and subject to availability of funds, employees may be eligible for reimbursement (other than Masters Degree program courses) of 100% for a grade of A, 90% for a grade of B, and 75% for a grade of C. The City will provide reimbursement up to a maximum of $5,250.00 per tax (calendar) year based on current federal taxation requirements and limits, or as may be modified in future years. Per IRS regulations, tax-free benefits under an education assistance program are limited to $5,250 per employee, per year.

ANNUAL EVALUATIONS

An annual evaluation will be given on the anniversary date of employment. Annual evaluations are eligible for merit increases to commensurate with the City's pay for performance policy of up to 3%.

DISCOUNT PROGRAMS

The City offers a variety of discount programs. The following are some areas for available discounts: Tickets at Work, Government Car Rental, Tri-Rail EDP Discount., and etc.

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

Employees on the Citys medical plan may participate in the City's Wellness Program to help offset the cost of their medical premiums. For new hires, points toward the Wellness Program can be accumulated starting from your date of hire through the last day of the year. Existing employees may begin participating in the program at any time. Please note, points will only be tallied on a calendar-year basis.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS

The City of Deerfield Beach provides group insurance benefits to eligible employees. The Employee Benefit Highlights Booklet provides a general summary of the benefit options as a convenient reference.

2026 Employee Benefits Highlights

Please note, the benefits listed above are subject to change. Full descriptions of each benefit listed may be found in the Employee Benefits Highlight Booklet, Employee Personnel Rules and Regulations, applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, or by contacting Human Resources and Risk Management at 954-250-4107 or web.hr@deerfieldbeach.com

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Some College
• Associates Degree/Trade School/Certification
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02

What is/was your major field of study? (Associates degree or above)?

• Accounting
• Related Degree
• N/A

03

This position requires a minimum of four (4) years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Which of the following best describes your experience as indicated above? Your response must be validated by the information provided in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application and will be verified by Human Resources if selected.

• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 3
• More than 3 years but less than 4
• 4 years or more

04

Which best describes your accounting experience?

• Local government (City/County)
• State government
• Federal government
• Public accounting with governmental clients
• Private sector only
• None of the above

05

Do you have possession of a valid Florida drivers license with an acceptable driving history? (must remain valid throughout employment)

• Yes
• No

06

Has your drivers license ever been suspended, cancelled or revoked for any reason in the past 7 years?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience preparing financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience applying Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards

• Yes
• No

09

Which of the following capital asset functions have you performed? (Select all that apply.)

• Recording asset acquisitions
• Recording asset disposals
• Calculating depreciation
• Conducting physical inventories
• Reconciling fixed asset records to the general ledger
• Preparing capital asset schedules for financial statements
• None of the above

10

Which financial reporting responsibilities have you performed? (Select all that apply.)

• Monthly financial reports
• Annual financial statements
• Audit schedules
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Journal entries and adjusting entries
• Interfund reconciliations
• None of the above

11

Have you prepared audit schedules and worked directly with external auditors during an annual financial audit?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have experience accounting for federal, state, or local grant funds?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you developed, maintained, or monitored accounting internal controls or financial procedures?

• Yes
• No

14

Have you previously applied to this or any other position with the City of Deerfield Beach?

• Yes
• No

15

If yes, please state the position(s) and dates applied.

16

Where did you hear about this job opportunity?

• Governmentjobs.com
• LinkedIn
• Social Media
• Deerfield-beach.com
• Word of Mouth
• Other

Required Question

Employer City of Deerfield Beach

Address 150 NE 2nd Avenue

Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33441

Website http://www.deerfield-beach.com