Accountant II

City of Leesburg; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Leesburg seeks an accounting professional responsible for general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting in accordance with GAAP. This role supports budget preparation, reconciles accounts, and assists with annual CAFR preparation.

The position requires an associate degree in accounting and at least two years of accounting experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Valid Florida driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree in accounting; comparable education/experience may be substituted.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; may substitute for additional work experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs accounting functions in accordance with applicable laws and requirements.
• Reconciles all funds and accounts; researches discrepancies and reports findings.
• Posts payments, journal and ledger entries as assigned.
• Monitors financial systems for efficiency and accuracy; may conduct physical inventories.
• Prepares financial reports such as grants, capital project schedules, CAFR support; assists with audits.
• Assists with budget preparation including revenue projections.

Skills

Accounting

Data entry

Reconciliation

GAAP

Budgeting

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

This is a newly established position included in the FY 26–27 adopted budget, effective October 1, 2026.

The purpose of the class is to provide responsible 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.
• Posts payments, journal and ledger entries as assigned.
• Monitors financial and management systems such as cash receipts, utility billing, asset utilization and work order control systems for efficiency and accuracy; may conduct physical inventories of assets.
• Prepares required financial reports such as grants, statistical information, capital projects drawdown schedules and other.
• Assists with budget preparation which includes revenue projections and capital projects.
• Prepares audit documents, performs periodic or special audits.
• Assists with preparation of the City Annual Financial Report. (CAFR).
• 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’s degree with emphasis in accounting. A comparable amount of training, education and experience may be substituted for associate’s degree requirement. Requires two years or more of work experience in accounting.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for work experience requirement.

• Requires a valid State of Florida driver license and a satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.