FL-HART-Accountant

Skywalk Global; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Skywalk Global seeks an Accountant for a public sector assignment in Florida. The role involves handling complex financial data, budgeting support for public entities, and regulatory interpretations. This on-site position requires strong communication with officials and adherence to deadlines.

Assignment length is at least 30 days, with potential extension; pay rates are $26.66/hr (vendor) and $34.66/hr (vendor rate). Background checks and drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• Perform complex, detailed work involving written and numerical data.
• Assist in the development of large public sector budgets; meet critical deadlines; and make decisions under pressure.
• Read and interpret complex laws and regulations impacting Authority financial activities.
• Prepare financial reports for HART Board, State Auditor, Federal and State Grants.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present complex narrative and statistical reports.
• Develop, implement financial strategies for a public entity.
• Read and interpret laws affecting Authority finances.
• Prepare financial reports for HART Board and federal/state grants.
• Maintain effective relationships with public officials and agencies.

Skills

Excel

Word

Accounting

Governmental accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word processing

Job description

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, accounting, governmental accounting

Duration

1 month 19 days (11/13/2026 - 12/31/2026)

Job Summary

FL-HART-Accountant - Assignment length is undetermined, but at least 30 days in length, could extend based on client needsPay Rate: $26.66hr / Vendor Rate: $34.66hrDress Code: Business CasualParking: cost, but validatedWork environment: cubicleBackground requirements: Level 1, seven year criminal background including social security and sex offender check. Must also pass a 5-panel drug screen, including amphetamines, phencyclidine, cocaine, opiates, and marijuana.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform complex, detailed work involving written and numerical data.
• Assist in the development of large public sector budgets; meet critical deadlines; and make decisions under pressure.
• Help develop, recommend, and administer sound financial strategies for a public entity.
• Read and interpret complex laws and regulations impacting Authority financial activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, public/private agencies and companies, and the general public.
• Prepare and present complex narrative and statistical reports, correspondence, and other documents.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires the incumbent to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
• Ability to perform professional‑level work dealing with data, people, and technology that relates to administrative, accounting, legal, or managerial skills.
• Ability to provide updates to senior managers, elected officials, or other community groups or organizations and work regularly with other Directors or senior managers to ensure the provision of efficient and effective services.
• Prepare financial reports for HART Board, State Auditor, Federal and State Grants.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to review, analyze and interpret fiscal records.
• Ability to prepare complete, concise, clear and accurate reports.
• Ability to work under stress and interruptions.
• Ability to interact positively with a variety of personalities internally and externally.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work towards departmental goals and objectives.
• Ability to be a flexible, effective team leader/player.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Knowledge rules, regulations, procedures and functions of the Authority.
• Knowledge of laws, guidelines and regulations as related to governmental accounting.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of accounting.
• Knowledge of data processing applications as related to accounting, Excel and word processing