City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
Senior Accountant - Central Accounting
City of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Salary:
$65,324.06 - $101,257.94 Annually
Location :
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
FP032-10
Department:
Finance
Division:
02AC Central Accounting
Opening Date:
08/13/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
POSITION SUMMARY
The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.
Performs responsible financial, administrative and supervisory work of considerable difficulty assisting the Chief Accountant, Controller or Treasurer. Responsibilities include professional level accounting duties, including general ledger reconciliation, financial reporting, audit preparation, grant reporting and payroll. Work is reviewed through conferences, study of regular and special reports, success in achieving established objectives, periodic external audits, a variety of internal checks, and by general observation.
PLEASE NOTE: The duties of this position will include all duties set forth in the official job description.
The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option, and requires a 3% contribution from employees. New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS.
Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan!
That's right! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale! Please visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify.
This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Federation of Public Employees and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.Performs various administrative functions and accounting work according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), established procedures, departmental guidelines and applicable regulatory requirementsPrepares and reviews financial reports for upper management, policymakers and other departments; Prepares all reports for internal and external agencies as requiredPrepares monthly account reconciliations ensuring bank accounts are reconciled and revenue and expenditure transactions are recorded to the general ledgerReconciles the accounting system with other city financial software to assure balances are recorded properlyAssists with internal and external audits, gathers and presents requested documents, and provides explanations of departmental policies and proceduresPrepares journal entries and account adjustments to ensure quality, accuracy, and completenessPrepares complex financial statements and supporting audit work papers, statistical information and notes for the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)Researches and provides solutions to financial discrepancies and other financial inquiriesMakes timely payments of employer and employee payroll taxesParticipates in the development of citywide budgets, the departmental budget, and monitors citywide and capital expenditures during the fiscal yearMay be responsible for project management of new financial management systemsParticipates with the Information Technology Services Department in the design and development of, and acts as departmental liaison for procurement and implementation of financial management systemsAnalyzes existing organization and systems in order to develop and recommend new work procedures, controls and forms to promote efficient and effective operations for fiscal managementPerforms related work as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or a closely related fieldThree (3) to five (5) years of professional accounting and/or fiscal management experience, including two (2) years governmental accounting or auditing.Preferences:Local government accounting or fiscal management work experience
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Essential Employees
may be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine who will be required to work.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION
Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify.
An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form () at time of application.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).
In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Fort Lauderdale is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which it serves. Alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of City's employees and to the security of the City's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, the City is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Fort Lauderdale will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
Click for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.
01
This application supplement is an integral part of the application process and must be completed together with the formal application in order for you to be considered as an applicant. Answer each question as thoroughly as possible, with information and examples that are relevant to your personal knowledge and hands-on experience, as your responses will be rated by how they relate to the position to be filled. Please answer each question in this application supplement directly and DO NOT make references such as "See Resume." Failure to complete the answers in this supplement may result in a lower rating. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If a supplemental question is not applicable, or you do not have an answer, please indicate "N/A" as your response. Please indicate that you have read and understand the above instructions by typing your name below.
02
What is your highest level of education from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance or a closely related field?
Associate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreePhD
03
Do you possess at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting or other phase of fiscal management, including preparing monthly account reconciliations and ensuring revenue and expenditure transactions are recorded to the general ledger?
YesNo
04
If you answered "Yes" to question 3, please describe your experience.
05
Do you have experience with budget review and analysis?
YesNo
06
If you answered "Yes" to question 5, please describe your work experience with budget review and analysis. Include the name of the organization, length of experience, your specific job duties, and an example of a successful budget initiative.
07
Describe your experience using Governmental Financial Software (e.g., PeopleSoft, Lawson, ERP etc.) - include the software used, your skill level, and number of years using it. If none, enter "None".
08
Please describe in detail your experience reviewing and reconciling capital project expenditures. If you have no experience, enter N/A.
09
Do you possess government experience in accounting and/or financial information systems? If so, how many years?
Less than 1 yearOne to Three yearsThree to Five yearsFive years or more
10
Please select any areas of expertise.
Payroll AccountingAccounting for Fiduciary FundsAccounting for Proprietary FundsAccounting for Capital AssetsGrant AccountingN/A
11
Describe your experience in Governmental accounting. Include your role(s), position(s) and the number of years of work experience.
12
Describe in detail your experience in ACFR preparation. Include the portions(s) for which you were directly responsible. If none, enter "None".
Required Question
$65,324.06 - $101,257.94 Annually
Location :
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
FP032-10
Department:
Finance
Division:
02AC Central Accounting
Opening Date:
08/13/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
POSITION SUMMARY
The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.
Performs responsible financial, administrative and supervisory work of considerable difficulty assisting the Chief Accountant, Controller or Treasurer. Responsibilities include professional level accounting duties, including general ledger reconciliation, financial reporting, audit preparation, grant reporting and payroll. Work is reviewed through conferences, study of regular and special reports, success in achieving established objectives, periodic external audits, a variety of internal checks, and by general observation.
PLEASE NOTE: The duties of this position will include all duties set forth in the official job description.
The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option, and requires a 3% contribution from employees. New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS.
Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan!
That's right! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale! Please visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify.
This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Federation of Public Employees and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.Performs various administrative functions and accounting work according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), established procedures, departmental guidelines and applicable regulatory requirementsPrepares and reviews financial reports for upper management, policymakers and other departments; Prepares all reports for internal and external agencies as requiredPrepares monthly account reconciliations ensuring bank accounts are reconciled and revenue and expenditure transactions are recorded to the general ledgerReconciles the accounting system with other city financial software to assure balances are recorded properlyAssists with internal and external audits, gathers and presents requested documents, and provides explanations of departmental policies and proceduresPrepares journal entries and account adjustments to ensure quality, accuracy, and completenessPrepares complex financial statements and supporting audit work papers, statistical information and notes for the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)Researches and provides solutions to financial discrepancies and other financial inquiriesMakes timely payments of employer and employee payroll taxesParticipates in the development of citywide budgets, the departmental budget, and monitors citywide and capital expenditures during the fiscal yearMay be responsible for project management of new financial management systemsParticipates with the Information Technology Services Department in the design and development of, and acts as departmental liaison for procurement and implementation of financial management systemsAnalyzes existing organization and systems in order to develop and recommend new work procedures, controls and forms to promote efficient and effective operations for fiscal managementPerforms related work as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or a closely related fieldThree (3) to five (5) years of professional accounting and/or fiscal management experience, including two (2) years governmental accounting or auditing.Preferences:Local government accounting or fiscal management work experience
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Essential Employees
may be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine who will be required to work.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION
Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify.
An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form () at time of application.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).
In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Fort Lauderdale is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which it serves. Alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of City's employees and to the security of the City's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, the City is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Fort Lauderdale will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
Click for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.
01
This application supplement is an integral part of the application process and must be completed together with the formal application in order for you to be considered as an applicant. Answer each question as thoroughly as possible, with information and examples that are relevant to your personal knowledge and hands-on experience, as your responses will be rated by how they relate to the position to be filled. Please answer each question in this application supplement directly and DO NOT make references such as "See Resume." Failure to complete the answers in this supplement may result in a lower rating. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If a supplemental question is not applicable, or you do not have an answer, please indicate "N/A" as your response. Please indicate that you have read and understand the above instructions by typing your name below.
02
What is your highest level of education from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance or a closely related field?
Associate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreePhD
03
Do you possess at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting or other phase of fiscal management, including preparing monthly account reconciliations and ensuring revenue and expenditure transactions are recorded to the general ledger?
YesNo
04
If you answered "Yes" to question 3, please describe your experience.
05
Do you have experience with budget review and analysis?
YesNo
06
If you answered "Yes" to question 5, please describe your work experience with budget review and analysis. Include the name of the organization, length of experience, your specific job duties, and an example of a successful budget initiative.
07
Describe your experience using Governmental Financial Software (e.g., PeopleSoft, Lawson, ERP etc.) - include the software used, your skill level, and number of years using it. If none, enter "None".
08
Please describe in detail your experience reviewing and reconciling capital project expenditures. If you have no experience, enter N/A.
09
Do you possess government experience in accounting and/or financial information systems? If so, how many years?
Less than 1 yearOne to Three yearsThree to Five yearsFive years or more
10
Please select any areas of expertise.
Payroll AccountingAccounting for Fiduciary FundsAccounting for Proprietary FundsAccounting for Capital AssetsGrant AccountingN/A
11
Describe your experience in Governmental accounting. Include your role(s), position(s) and the number of years of work experience.
12
Describe in detail your experience in ACFR preparation. Include the portions(s) for which you were directly responsible. If none, enter "None".
Required Question