Budgeting & Financial Analyst — Accountant II

City of Clearwater, FL; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Clearwater, Florida, is seeking an Accountant II to maintain, analyze, oversee, and report on departmental accounting and administrative operations under limited direction. This role requires knowledge of government principles, practices and procedures, and independent work.

Current recruitment is for our General Services Department. A Bachelor's in Accounting plus three years of accounting experience is required; familiarity with ERP systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or closely related field plus three years of accounting/budget experience.
• Experience with financial software or ERP systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of government accounting and budgeting practices.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced accounting tasks, cost analyses, and prepares journals and reports.
• Audits accounts, monitors expenditures, and analyzes invoices and financial data.
• Assists in budgets, presents budget reports, and supports internal controls.
• Supervises clerical and accounting personnel and coordinates with departments.

Skills

Advanced bookkeeping

Analysis and reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Internal controls

Supervision of staff

Financial data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

Talentify in Clearwater, Florida, is seeking an Accountant II to maintain, analyze, oversee, and report on departmental accounting and administrative operations under limited direction. This role requires knowledge of government principles, practices and procedures, and independent work.

Current recruitment is for our General Services Department. A Bachelor's in Accounting plus three years of accounting experience is required; familiarity with ERP systems is preferred.