City of Wilton Manors, FL
Senior Accountant
City of Wilton Manors, FL, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Salary :
$60,420.00 - $76,797.00 Annually
Location :
Wilton Manors, FL
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
24-037
Department:
Finance
Opening Date:
09/16/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Description
The purpose of the Senior Accountant position is to perform maintenance and verification of accounting records and financial data, perform complex analysis of financial transactions, and assert compliance with established laws and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) under the direction of the Assistant Finance Director. This work requires the exercise of reasonable initiative and independent judgment. The position demands a highly self-motivated individual with little or no daily supervision.Hiring Salary Range:
$60,420.00 - $76,797.00 (Annually)
Examples of Duties
Because it is difficult if not impossible to present a finite list of every possible function to be performed by employee, the City of Wilton Manors reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to modify and update this job description and to ask employee to perform tasks beyond the duties presented herein. In the event a change is necessary to update the essential functions of the job, the City will provide as much notice as practicable to the employee.
Reviews and maintains a general subsidiary ledger. Prepares reconciliation of accounts, subsidiary records and subsystems.Reviews and posts journal entries prepared by the accountant.Prepares complex financial reports, correspondence, and memos.Must be knowledgeable in specialized accounting tasks such as project accounting, grant accounting, and fixed assets accounting.Manages, monitors, and directs transfers of external cash on hand in local institutions and the State Board of Administration to ensure adequate funds to support the City's ongoing operations.Reconciles external bank accounts as well as the City's investment portfolio; reviews various daily/monthly reports and adjusts journal entries to correct variances between bank and general ledger.Prepares complex schedules and supporting documentation for the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and supporting audit work papers; prepares Notes to the Financial Statements; prepares Statistical Section of ACFR.Assist the Assistant Finance Director in implementing new Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) statements and pronouncements.Prepares Annual State Public Depository Report to Controller.Submits a compliance of Continuing Disclosure Requirements pursuant to SEC Rule 15c2-12 for related bond issues.Answers a variety of inquiries and provides information regarding Division/Department activities. Provides technical expertise to user departments regarding the City's financial system.Participates during the integration process needed for the implementation of subsidiary software programs to ensure the appropriate financial information is updated to the City's proprietary software.Analyzes and records allocations of departmental/divisional costs to the general ledger, including Administrative Charges, Interfund Transfers, Debt Service Requirements, Renewal and Replacements Restrictions, and other allocations as required.Assist the Finance Director in the refinancing/restructuring of existing debt and/or the issuance of new debt for financing of capital acquisition and/or construction.Prepares reports/surveys of a financial nature for Federal, State, and Local Agencies and entities. Reports/surveys include but are not limited to: State Annual Local Government Financial Report (AFR), State Annual Police & Firefighters' Pension Report, ICMA Survey on Police and Fire Department Data, and Census of Governmental Survey of Public Pension Plans.Performs necessary accounting requirement for State and Federal Grants, as required by individual grant agreements.Performs related work as required and demonstrates a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or related field supplemented by four (4) years of responsible experience in accounting and knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of governmental fund accounting; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Accounting experience with a public agency; Certified Government Finance Officer, and/or Certified Public Accountant.
The City of Wilton Manors is an active community with a small town feel that offers the following benefits:
CITY OF WILTON MANORS - GENERAL EMPLOYEESSCHEDULE OF BENEFITSVacation•1-5 years employment 80 hours•5-9 years employment 120 hours•10-15 years employment 160 hours•15+ years employment 200 hours•Carry-over at end of year 160 hours
Sick and Bereavement Leave•12 days per year, unlimited•At resignation/retirement/termination:- after 10 years employment, 25% of total hours up to 480 hours•Four days bereavement leave for immediate family•Sick leave bank
Holidays11 holidays in each calendar year
Personal Days2 personal days in each calendar year for all employees
Insurance•Health, dental, and life City pays•Long-term disability City pays 50%•Dependent insurance City pays 50%•Vision insurance Paid by employee•Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
TuitionReimbursed at 100% of State tuition
COLA or Wage AdjustmentCommission-approved at budget
UniformsProvided by City when required
Pension•The City of Wilton Manors is a member of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) for all new hires.
SalaryMerit increases of 1% to 3% annually based on performance evaluation (increase is subject to percentages set by Commission during the annual budget ).
Fitness CenterUse of City's fitness center after completing all required documentation
$60,420.00 - $76,797.00 Annually
Location :
Wilton Manors, FL
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
24-037
Department:
Finance
Opening Date:
09/16/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Description
The purpose of the Senior Accountant position is to perform maintenance and verification of accounting records and financial data, perform complex analysis of financial transactions, and assert compliance with established laws and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) under the direction of the Assistant Finance Director. This work requires the exercise of reasonable initiative and independent judgment. The position demands a highly self-motivated individual with little or no daily supervision.Hiring Salary Range:
$60,420.00 - $76,797.00 (Annually)
Examples of Duties
Because it is difficult if not impossible to present a finite list of every possible function to be performed by employee, the City of Wilton Manors reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to modify and update this job description and to ask employee to perform tasks beyond the duties presented herein. In the event a change is necessary to update the essential functions of the job, the City will provide as much notice as practicable to the employee.
Reviews and maintains a general subsidiary ledger. Prepares reconciliation of accounts, subsidiary records and subsystems.Reviews and posts journal entries prepared by the accountant.Prepares complex financial reports, correspondence, and memos.Must be knowledgeable in specialized accounting tasks such as project accounting, grant accounting, and fixed assets accounting.Manages, monitors, and directs transfers of external cash on hand in local institutions and the State Board of Administration to ensure adequate funds to support the City's ongoing operations.Reconciles external bank accounts as well as the City's investment portfolio; reviews various daily/monthly reports and adjusts journal entries to correct variances between bank and general ledger.Prepares complex schedules and supporting documentation for the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and supporting audit work papers; prepares Notes to the Financial Statements; prepares Statistical Section of ACFR.Assist the Assistant Finance Director in implementing new Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) statements and pronouncements.Prepares Annual State Public Depository Report to Controller.Submits a compliance of Continuing Disclosure Requirements pursuant to SEC Rule 15c2-12 for related bond issues.Answers a variety of inquiries and provides information regarding Division/Department activities. Provides technical expertise to user departments regarding the City's financial system.Participates during the integration process needed for the implementation of subsidiary software programs to ensure the appropriate financial information is updated to the City's proprietary software.Analyzes and records allocations of departmental/divisional costs to the general ledger, including Administrative Charges, Interfund Transfers, Debt Service Requirements, Renewal and Replacements Restrictions, and other allocations as required.Assist the Finance Director in the refinancing/restructuring of existing debt and/or the issuance of new debt for financing of capital acquisition and/or construction.Prepares reports/surveys of a financial nature for Federal, State, and Local Agencies and entities. Reports/surveys include but are not limited to: State Annual Local Government Financial Report (AFR), State Annual Police & Firefighters' Pension Report, ICMA Survey on Police and Fire Department Data, and Census of Governmental Survey of Public Pension Plans.Performs necessary accounting requirement for State and Federal Grants, as required by individual grant agreements.Performs related work as required and demonstrates a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or related field supplemented by four (4) years of responsible experience in accounting and knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of governmental fund accounting; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Accounting experience with a public agency; Certified Government Finance Officer, and/or Certified Public Accountant.
The City of Wilton Manors is an active community with a small town feel that offers the following benefits:
CITY OF WILTON MANORS - GENERAL EMPLOYEESSCHEDULE OF BENEFITSVacation•1-5 years employment 80 hours•5-9 years employment 120 hours•10-15 years employment 160 hours•15+ years employment 200 hours•Carry-over at end of year 160 hours
Sick and Bereavement Leave•12 days per year, unlimited•At resignation/retirement/termination:- after 10 years employment, 25% of total hours up to 480 hours•Four days bereavement leave for immediate family•Sick leave bank
Holidays11 holidays in each calendar year
Personal Days2 personal days in each calendar year for all employees
Insurance•Health, dental, and life City pays•Long-term disability City pays 50%•Dependent insurance City pays 50%•Vision insurance Paid by employee•Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
TuitionReimbursed at 100% of State tuition
COLA or Wage AdjustmentCommission-approved at budget
UniformsProvided by City when required
Pension•The City of Wilton Manors is a member of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) for all new hires.
SalaryMerit increases of 1% to 3% annually based on performance evaluation (increase is subject to percentages set by Commission during the annual budget ).
Fitness CenterUse of City's fitness center after completing all required documentation