Accountant 3

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, FL, is seeking an Accountant 3 for District Auditing. The role manages district-level audits, school internal accounts audits, and FTE audits, supervising auditors and guiding the audit process from entrance conference to exit interview.

The ideal candidate has three years of government accounting experience, strong data skills with Lawson, SAS, Excel, and district data systems, and is able to balance financial statements with professional reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business preferred.
• Three years of government accounting/finance experience required.
• Reads/writes English; communicates with managers and the public.

Responsibilities

• Supervises auditors for internal controls and prudent business practices.
• Oversees the full audit process from entrance conference to exit interview.
• Reviews documentation and final reports for clarity and accuracy.
• Assists in developing audit programs for staff.

Skills

Problem Solving

Planning & Organization

Quality Focus

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

High school diploma with business substitution allowed

Tools

Lawson

Lawson SAS

Excel

Word

Access

District data systems

Job description

Accountant 3

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Job Details

Job ID: 5912069

Application Deadline: Sep 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Summary:
The Accountant 3, District Auditing, manages district-level audits, school internal accounts audits, and full time equivalency (FTE) audits.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is a part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises auditors for compliance with internal controls and prudent business practices.
• Oversees and helps manage the entire audit process, from entrance conference to the exit interview.
• Reviews and assists auditors with written documentation and final report for clear and concise reporting.
• Assists department manager in developing audit programs to be followed by audit staff.
• Adapts to unfamiliar areas and quickly utilizes the data available from unique and diverse systems.
• Demonstrates consistently the ability to manage a staff of field auditors and build on prior experience.
• Excels in the use of Lawson, Lawson SAS, Excel, Word, Access database, and email downloading.
• Converses with audiences of differing financial/accounting backgrounds.
• Analyzes and parses the audit workload into logical and manageable tasks.
• Reconciles and balances financial statements and accounting records.
• Serves as a liaison between schools and the Business Division.
• Handles various job responsibilities/duties and is detailed oriented.
• Researches, analyzes, and audits accounting and fiscal data, records, and reports.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:

Financial Responsibility: Understands financial targets and budgeted goals. Incorporates financial analysis into strategic decisions. Implements operating budget flexibly to address changing priorities. Creates sound business cases to support expenditures. Promotes conservation of organizational resources.

Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.

Problem Solving: Identifies problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully.

Education: A bachelor’s degree. Degree or formal training in accounting or business preferred.

Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in government accounting, finance, or business (accounting, finance, bookkeeping, Student Information System data processing, internal auditing, etc.). A high school diploma, vocational or GED with business experience may substitute for college course work on the basis of two (2) years of experience for each year of required college.

Language Skills: Reads and interprets general business and professional journals, technical procedures, or regulations. Writes reports, correspondence, and manuals. Effectively presents and responds to questions from managers and the public.

Mathematical Skills: Calculates figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Applies concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office and district data systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
• Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.
• Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
• Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate. Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Contact Information

• Althea Walker
• 901 East Kennedy Boulevard
• Tampa, Florida 33602
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]