Accountant

Brevard County Sheriff's Office; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is seeking an accounting professional to perform payroll and financial management tasks in accordance with GAAP. Responsibilities include payroll processing, general ledger work, and financial reporting within normal business hours (Mon–Fri 8am–5pm) with occasional after-hours work as deadlines require.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 2 years of relevant government/accounting experience; proficiency in Excel and Microsoft

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of relevant work experience in government or accounting; payroll processing, timekeeping, and reconciliation experience required.
• Education may be substituted by relevant experience; evaluated on overall background.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office; Excel proficiency emphasized.
• Governmental accounting experience and Tyler Munis familiarity are preferred.
• Strong work ethic with attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Preference for governmental accounting and payroll experience.
• Friendly, courteous, professional and customer-service oriented.
• Valid driver’s license maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, and reconcile payroll and accounting records and financial reports.
• Prepare and post G/L entries; reconcile general ledgers and payroll reports.
• Prepare periodic payroll and accounting reports and adjustments.
• Monitor and reconcile payroll bank accounts and positive pay files.
• Reconcile capital expenditures, bank accounts, and general ledger balances.
• Assist in preparation of annual financial statements.
• Assist with revenue and expenditure projections and variance analysis.
• Prepare financial reports to identify trends and ensure compliance.
• Provide support posting and monitoring off-duty details agency-wide; include evenings/weekends as needed.
• Perform other duties as required; maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Tyler Munis

Job description

Perform accounting functions and financial management reporting in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Responsible for preparation, disbursement, maintenance, review, and reconciliation of payroll. Works within a general outline of work to be performed; develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Prepare, examine, and reconcile payroll and accounting records, financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and procedural standards.
• Prepare and post G/L entries, reconcile general ledger balances to detail journal or supporting information, record general journal entries and run or prepare payroll reports.
• Prepare periodic payroll and accounting reports and adjustments.
• Monitor, maintain and reconcile payroll bank accounts and positive pay bank files, resolving any discrepancies.
• Reconciles capital expenditures, bank accounts, and general ledger balances to include cash and fixed assets.
• Assists in preparation of annual financial statements.
• Assists with the development of revenue and expenditure projections and identify significant variances.
• Prepares and analyzes financial reports to identify potential problems and significant trends to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and/or policies.
• Provide regular recurring support and assistance posting and monitoring Off-Duty details across the agency, including evening and weekend support as needed.
• Performs other duties as required when assigned.
• Regular, dependable and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of relevant work experience in government and/or accounting industry; experience performing payroll processing, timekeeping functions, payroll reconciling and accounting related functions required.
• Experience above the minimum requirement may substitute for required education. We will evaluate all education and relevant experience.
• Must have strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (specific proficiency in Microsoft Excel).
• Experience in governmental accounting is preferred as well as experience working with Tyler Munis.
• Strong work ethics with an attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those candidates with Governmental Accounting and/or payroll experience.
• Friendly, courteous, professional, and customer-service oriented.
• Valid Driver's License (must be maintained throughout employment)

Work is performed in an office environment; work is completed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm); however, some work outside of these hours is expected and is not uncommon at certain times within each month and end of the year as business conditions and deadlines require.

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation including polygraph, reference/employment/neighborhood checks. submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to assuming position and will be subject to return to duty, post-accident and/or random and reasonable suspicion drug tests while employed with BCSO.

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices. We encourage veterans, service members and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency, qualified applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Position open until filled.