GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this position is to preform professional accounting and supervisory work in the areas of financial reporting for the City's general ledger, pension plans, investments, transportation impact fees, analysis of financial transactions, account creation and maintenance. This position verifies accuracy of accounting records and financial data and ensures compliance with established laws, procedures, and policies, as it relates to fixed assets, capital projects, and grants. Primary duties include coordinating, organizing, reviewing, recording, and interpreting financial records; preparing financial statements for internal and external reporting; reconciling accounts, and supervision of accountants.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The following essential functions represent the primary duties of this position but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Coordinates the monthly and annual system close. Assists with the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, accruals, and support schedules.
- Prepares quarterly account analysis of balance sheet accounts, School Impact Fee to assist with the year-end schedules.
- Assists Finance Director, Managers and other staff in the preparation of financial statements, schedules, and analysis in accordance with the City's established closing schedule and with input from Financial Reporting and
- Performs specialized accounting tasks for the City's grants, fixed assets and capital projects; prepares analyses and verifies accounting records and financial data; ascertains compliance with established accounting principles, procedures, and policies.
- Conducts period end account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger
- Applies the principles of accounting practices to maintain an accounting system; interprets accounting system policies and implements accounting procedures; records financial transactions as related to grants, fixed assets and capital projects.
- Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing G/L account
- Maintains subsidiary schedules and reconciles general ledger accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, verifying transactions, and resolving discrepancies.
- Reviews work for technical accuracy and completeness against the general ledger account entries for support documentation and provides feedback for auditors.
- Reviews all transactions and generates invoices as necessary. Reconciles balance sheet and conducts regular general ledger maintenance of existing accounts.
- Prepares monthly bank reconciliations and journal entries required to adjust accounting
- Performs specialized accounting tasks for the City's grants, fixed assets and capital projects; prepares analyses and verifies accounting records and financial data; ascertains compliance with established accounting principles, procedures, and policies.
- Assists in the coordination of activities with independent auditors to produce monthly financials, the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and assists with reporting footnotes.
- Set-up general ledger accounts for tracking purposes and develop reports as needed to ensure proper accounting.
- Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
- Performs reconciliations of subsidiary systems to the General Ledger.
- Maintains the accuracy of financial accounting records to facilitate timely reporting of financial conditions to management. Prepares and reviews proposed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Works with management to coordinate with IT staff and other divisions to implement, manage, and maintain a fully-integrated accounting system to track, record, and report various financial transactions.
- Conducts research and prepares special accounts on financial matters. Assists in the preparation of annual financial reports for FDOT, Police Trust Fund Account, and Pension Reports.
- Participates in the revision of accounting policies and procedures to meet the City's needs. Recommends new internal controls, process improvement, and/or automated solutions.
- Addresses work-related issues in a timely manner.
- Performs other related duties as may be required or assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration.
- Knowledge of City and other governmental financial reporting and accounting procedures, or the ability to acquire such knowledge during a reasonable period of training.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of accounting related to grants, fixed assets, and capital projects.
- Knowledge of City and other governmental financial reporting and accounting procedures, or the ability to acquire such knowledge during a reasonable period of training.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and
- Knowledge of automated accounting systems.
- Knowledge and ability to supervise, coach, and develop employees.
- Skilled in the operation of adding machines, calculators, and office equipment used in conjunction with accounting work.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Ability to interpret and apply professional accounting principles, knowledge, skills, to the maintenance of financial and cost accounting records.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting procedures and plan, organize, recommend and/or implement workflow procedures.
- Ability to think critically and analyze data independently.
- Skilled in training others and developing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ability to apply mathematic principles and accounting calculations.
- Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work in a diverse environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and amiable relationships with leadership, supervisors, residents, customers, employees, other departments and agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution in accounting.
- Five (5) years of accounting experience in accounting.
- Valid Florida Driver's license. A valid out of state License is acceptable, but selected candidates must obtain and provide a valid Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of start date.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, provided that the education and experience are in a relevant and related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- Governmental Financial Officer.
- Accounting or financial experience with a government entity.
- Experience with Edmunds' Accounting System.
JOB LOCATION
City Hall Annex. Occasional travel to other City locations and other municipalities may be required.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION
- Physical Requirements: Prolonged sitting, occasional standing, walking, bending/twisting, pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Environmental Conditions: Exposure to dim or bright lights.
- Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
DISCLAIMER:
The City of Apopka reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date and also reserves the right to close the posting prior to the date indicated. Positions will be filled by competitive selection from among categories of qualified and available candidates. It is the policy of the City of Apopka to give first consideration to all employees and other internal applicants prior to considering external (outside) applicants. Applicants should expect a starting salary at the minimum of the pay grade range; applicants with exceptional qualifications and/or experience may be eligible for a rate of pay which is higher than the range minimum upon approval by Administration. Your social security number is requested for the purpose of payroll eligibility verification, processing employment benefits, applicant and employee background checks, and income reporting and will be used solely for those purposes. The City of Apopka participates in E-Verify. Employers are required by federal law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. We utilize the E-Verify system to process our new hires. We provide information to the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with Information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City of Apopka is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes a moral, ethical, and legal responsibility to provide fair and equitable consideration of applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, sexual orientation, of other non-job-related factors. As such, the City of Apopka affirms its commitment to a policy not only of nondiscrimination, but also to a process of equal employment opportunity in all departments of City government to ensure that employment is extended to all qualified persons. When requested, the City of Apopka will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We comply with all applicable laws and actively promote fairness and equity in our employment practices.
ADA Statement: The City of Apopka is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The City seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requires the City to provide reasonable invited to discuss accommodations.