Senior Accountant

Town of Lake Park • Finance & Budgeting • Lake Park, Florida, United States • $60,784.98 - $97,255.96 / year • 1w ago

Application Deadline or First Review: Until Filled

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

JOB SUMMARY

In the Senior Accountant position, incumbents provide support to the Finance Director and Assistant Finance Director by utilizing accounting, tax, and analytical skills. This position assists in account reconciliation, problem resolution, and streamlining of tasks. This position requires the use of independent judgment and discretion in the performance of the work.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Establish written procedures for reconciliations and related accounting tasks.
Uses advanced knowledge in accounting and requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.
Performs monthly and annual bank statement reconciliations or reviews reconciliation for completeness.
Prepares bi-weekly payroll and associated reports as required or review payroll reports for accuracy and completeness.
Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries.
Cross trains to provide assistance and back up to Accountant and Accounting Technician in all job duties.
Prepares regulatory reports as required by State and Federal agencies. Prepares financial reports of all types, including the reports required in period and special audits of the Town’s financial administration.
Prepares daily cash reports, accurate deposits and data entries to accounts.
Performs monthly analysis of revenues and expenditures and comparison of budget to actuals.
Performs monthly review and reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and follows up on discrepancies and irregularities.
Assists other Finance Department personnel. Assists Assistant Finance Director in completing required documentation for yearly audits.
Prepares tax reports including but not limited to sales tax, fuel tax, and payroll tax returns.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Performs other accounting and administrative functions for the Finance Director as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field required;
Three years of experience in related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Government Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting; and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements.
Skill in preparing complex financial reports using advanced computer techniques and specific software programs such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other employees, Town officials, customers, and the general public.
Ability to plan projects, to work independently, to make appropriate decisions, and to direct others as part of a project.
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: fingering, handling, hearing, lifting, mental acuity, reaching, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily indoors without exposure to adverse environmental conditions (dirt, cold, rain, fumes).

The Town provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender/sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other legally protected status. This philosophy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.

HOW TO APPLY

This position is open until filled. Submit a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department at:

humanresources@lakeparkflorida.gov

Lake Park Town Hall

535 Park Avenue

Lake Park, Florida 33403

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