Accounting Manager

City of Deerfield Beach; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Deerfield Beach is seeking a qualified Accounting Supervisor to perform a high degree of professional accounting work, maintain records, and prepare complex financial reports. This role supports the Assistant Director of Financial Services and supervises the accounting staff, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, reviewing journal entries, managing loans and investments, and coordinating with auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• Five (5) years in accounting; minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and evaluate accounting staff and processes.
• Prepare and review Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and staff reports.
• Manage loans and investments; prepare debt schedules for reports.
• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and GL uploads.
• Liaise with other departments and auditors; monitor regulatory changes.

Skills

Staff supervision

Financial reporting

Accounting principles

Analytical ability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Master's Degree

CPA

CGFO

Job description

The purpose of this position is to perform a high degree of professional work involving a variety of accounting tasks, maintain records and preparing complex financial reports. Provide a high level of support to the Assistant Director in a variety of areas; responsibilities include performing and directing many of the department’s day-to-day administrative accounting functions, including exercising general supervision and management of the accounting staff’s work products and job performance. Exercising initiative and independent judgment in organizing, maintaining and systematically reviewing financial transaction records, and problem-solving.
This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Essential Functions

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

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Assists in the preparation, and review of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, staff reports, various management and information updates and responds to special projects.
• Manages the loans and investment accounts to ensure timely remittal of all bond payments, maintenance of amortization schedules including for capital leases and preparation of debt schedules for quarterly and annual reports.
• Reviews and approves journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and miscellaneous uploads to the general ledger.
• Serves as liaison for the Financial Services Department with other City departments; attends meetings as necessary; provides staff support as necessary and with the Assistant Director of Financial Services or Chief Financial Officer; negotiates and resolves significant issues.
• Serves as a key liaison for the Financial Services Department with the independent auditor and actuaries (pensions and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB).
• Monitors changes in laws, regulations and technology that may affect the department’s operations; recommends policy and procedural changes as required.
• Prepares, reviews and presents staff reports, various management and information updates and responds to special projects as assigned by the Assistant Director of Financial Services or Chief Financial Officer.
• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and internal controls for the department and assigned program areas.
• Remain abreast of evolving accounting theories, practices and principles.
• Maintains and directs the maintenance of working and official departmental files.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Five (5) years in accounting; minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Governmental accounting experience
• Certified Professional Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Government Financial Officer (CGFO)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Work Environment and Work Hours

• Considerable knowledge of theory, principles, methods and practices of accounting; of laws, ordinances and regulations governing municipal financial matters.
• Knowledge of accounting and reporting, classifying fiscal data; and preparing accurate and complex financial statements, financial records; resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation; direct and coordinate the work of supervisory, professional and technical staff.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures and operational needs; administrative principles and practices,
• Skills in prioritizing work assignments; analyzing, preparing, checking and balancing routine fiscal transactions and accounts.
• Skill in processing large volumes of numerical data.
• Ability to express technical ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to interpret, apply and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Ability to deal effectively with the general public, City officials, and other City employees.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Work Environment

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. None.

WORK HOURS

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the City.)

Essential Safety Functions

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on‑job injury or illnesses. Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance

The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned. The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

City Of Deerfield Beach 2026 Benefits Summary

HOLIDAY LEAVE

Twelve (12) days shall be the days observed by all City employees as holidays and the one (1) personal leave day shall be taken at the employee’s discretion with permission of the Department Director or their designee (once each calendar year)

New Year's DayLabor DayMartin Luther King Jr. DayVeteran's DayPresident's DayThanksgiving DayMemorial DayDay Following Thanksgiving DayJuneteenthChristmasIndependence Day Day preceding or following Christmas Day as designated by the City Manager

VACATION LEAVE

Employees Start To Accrue Vacation Leave Effective At The Start Of The First Full Month Of Employment Based On The Following Schedule

Service Time

Leave Accumulated Annually Hours

Maximum Accrual Hours

0 - 48 months96 hours per year19249 - 108 months112 hours per year224109 - 168 months136 hours per year272169 months and over 176 hours per year352

SICK LEAVE

Employees start to accrue sick leave effective at the start of the first full month of employment. Employees sick days shall be credited at the rate of eight (8) hours or one (1) working day for each month of completed service.

RETIREMENT PLAN

The City provides a defined contribution plan under Section 401(a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The City contributes eight percent (8%) of your salary as an employee, and you as an employee contribute four percent (4%) of your salary. The City has a 5-year Vesting Schedule. Vesting refers to your ownership of the money in your account. Based on your period of service completed you are gradually vested in your employer contributions: 20% in 1 year, 40% in 2 years, 60% in 3 years, 80% in 4 years and 100% upon the completion of 5 years of service. Employees may also make voluntary contributions to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, up to the annual limit as defined by the IRS.

EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM

Full‑time employees are eligible to receive educational reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate coursework according to the following criteria and schedule of benefits. Employees who have completed their one (1) year of employment are eligible to participate in the Educational Reimbursement Program. With approval of the course(s) and subject to availability of funds, employees may be eligible for reimbursement (other than Master’s Degree program courses) of 100% for a grade of A, 90% for a grade of B, and 75% for a grade of C. The City will provide reimbursement up to a maximum of $5,250.00 per tax (calendar) year based on current federal taxation requirements and limits, or as may be modified in future years. Per IRS regulations, tax‑free benefits under an education assistance program are limited to $5,250 per employee, per year.

ANNUAL EVALUATIONS

An annual evaluation will be given on the anniversary date of employment. Annual evaluations are eligible for merit increases to commensurate with the City’s pay for performance policy of up to 3%.

DISCOUNT PROGRAMS

The City offers a variety of discount programs. The following are some areas for available discounts: Tickets at Work, Government Car Rental, Tri‑Rail EDP Discount., and etc.

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

Employees on the City’s medical plan may participate in the City’s Wellness Program to help offset the cost of their medical premiums. For new hires, points toward the Wellness Program can be accumulated starting from your date of hire through the last day of the year. Existing employees may begin participating in the program at any time. Please note, points will only be tallied on a calendar‑year basis.

Employee Benefits Highlights

The City of Deerfield Beach provides group insurance benefits to eligible employees. The Employee Benefit Highlights Booklet provides a general summary of the benefit options as a convenient reference.

2026 Employee Benefits Highlights

Please note, the benefits listed above are subject to change. Full descriptions of each benefit listed may be found in the Employee Benefits Highlight Booklet, Employee Personnel Rules and Regulations, applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, or by contacting Human Resources and Risk Management at 954-250-4107 or [e-mail]