Accountant

Altamonte Springs; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Veterans benefits assistance

Job summary

City of Altamonte Springs seeks an Accountant I–III to organize, review and interpret financial records, process vendor payments, payroll, and financial reporting. The role supports grant reimbursements, budget input, and capital asset management in a government setting.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in accounting or business and relevant fiscal experience; proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook is required. A valid driver license is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or accounting required, plus one year fiscal experience.
• Three to four years of fiscal experience for higher levels, with proficiency in multiple areas: AR, AP, payroll, or financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Organize, maintain, review and interpret financial records; process vendor payments and deposits; assist in payroll.
• Prepare financial statements and reports; support in annual financial reporting and pension/fund reports.
• Assist with FEMA/grant reimbursements and capital assets; maintain capital asset records and depreciation.
• Maintain records for compliance with state record retention rules and assist in city budget processes.
• Review city-wide travel records, support bi-weekly payroll, and assist pension plan processing.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

Associate degree in business or accounting

Tools

Tyler Technology systems

Job description

Performs professional accounting work to include organizing, maintaining, reviewing, recording, and interpreting financial records, processing vendor payments, recording deposits, processing payroll, preparing financial statements and reports, and participating in the design and revision of manual and automated accounting systems. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed through reports, periodic internal and external audits, conferences, and results obtained.

• Maintain receivable accounts, prepare purchase requisitions, process invoices for payment, and prepare and approve journal entries.
• Perform various reconciliations and account analyses to ensure accurate financial records.
• Prepare work papers, supporting schedules, journal entries and reports for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, as well as, other required finance and pension reports.
• Assist in the compilation of all supporting documentation needed for FEMA and other grant reimbursements.
• Act as Record Custodian by maintaining documents reflecting compliance with state record retention rules.
• Assist with the city-wide budget process through input and verification with department contacts.
• Assist with capital assets and capital expenditures by maintaining and reconciling the capital asset subsidiary ledger, auditing department capital assets, and overseeing the monthly auction process.
• Order, track and reconcile uniform distribution for rental and purchased uniforms, and work with vendor on any issues.
• Review, track and record all city-wide travel.
• Assist with the completion of citywide bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of pension plan earnings and retirement benefits.
• Maintains the confidentiality of protected information in accordance with applicable laws and City policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned. Be available for emergency call-outs.
• In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential and may be required to perform duties outside of their normal job description.
• Complete required trainings as specified within the City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accountant I: Associate degree with emphasis in business or accounting coursework, plus one (1) year of fiscal experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; and proficiency in either accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, or financial reporting.
• Accountant II: Same as Accountant I, however, three (3) years of fiscal experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; and proficiency in two of the four areas: accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, or financial reporting.
• Accountant III: Same as Accountant II, however, four (4) years of fiscal experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; and proficiency in three of the four areas: accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, or financial reporting.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Valid driver license. Must obtain State of Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment

PREFERABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Tyler Technology systems.
• Experience in public and governmental accounting.
• Willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies.

Applicants must authorize and undergo fingerprint-based state and national criminal history screening. Employees in this position are subject to continuous criminal history monitoring throughout employment.

Driving history for the past three (3) years must reflect no violations of a driving related felony offense, or driving under the influence (DUI) which includes both drugs and alcohol, reckless driving, or hit and run involving an occupied vehicle or attended property, or an accumulation of traffic violations, plus three (3) points for each attendance at driving school (regardless of whether points were assessed against the license) where the penalty points do not exceed twelve (12).
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