Accountant I

City of Leesburg; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Leesburg is seeking an accounting professional to perform a range of financial duties in accordance with GAAP. The role involves maintaining accounts, posting journal entries, and supporting financial reporting within an assigned area of responsibility under general supervision.

They will reconcile accounts, track payroll, manage fixed assets, and assist with audits and compliance. A two-year accounting-focused degree and at least one year of accounting experience are required; a

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate of Science Degree (A.S.), Vocational Technical Degree, or self-education equivalent to two years of college with emphasis in accounting or related field.
• Requires one year of work experience in accounting.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles funds and accounts for assigned areas; researches discrepancies, collects information and reports findings.
• Tracks payroll activity for all departments and related funds.
• Tracks fixed assets for General and Capital funds; inventories fixed assets.
• Posts payments, journal and general ledger entries as assigned.
• Prepares required financial reports such as workers’ compensation, pension, 941, and related reconciliations.
• Prepares audit documents and assists with audits.
• Performs data entry of all financial activities for assigned accounts and funds; verifies and reconciles accuracy of data.
• Attends staff or project meetings and participates in training to improve skills.
• Performs routine office tasks such as typing, filing, and copying.

Education

Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) or Vocational Technical Degree, or equivalent

Job description

The purpose of the class is to provide accounting functions in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles. The class is responsible for accounting, disbursement, maintenance, review, interpretation, analysis and reconciliation of accounts within assigned area of responsibility. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

• Performs accounting functions in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and requirements for assigned accounts.

• Reconciles all funds and accounts for assigned areas of responsibility; researches discrepancies, collects information, and reports findings.
• Tracks payroll activity for all departments and related funds.
• Tracks fixed assets for General and Capital funds; inventories fixed assets.
• Posts payments, journal and general ledger entries as assigned.
• Prepares required financial reports such as worker’s compensation, pension, 941, element object reconciliation etc.
• Prepares audit documents, assists with or performs audits.
• Performs data entry of all financial activities for assigned accounts and funds; verifies and reconciles accuracy of data entered.
• Attends staff or project meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and technical or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve technical or professional skills.
• Performs routine office tasks, such as typing, filing, faxing, phoning, and copying.

Requires an Associate of Science Degree (A.S.), Vocational Technical Degree, specialized training, or self-education equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education with emphasis in accounting or a closely related field.

Requires one year of work experience in accounting.

Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.