Government Accounting Specialist

Leon County Sheriff's Office; Tallahassee (FL); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Leon County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage and monitor financial transactions, ensuring GAAP and GASB compliance and adherence to Florida accounting standards.

Under the Accounting and Budget Manager, you will prepare, maintain, and audit financial records, assist in month-end closes, grant reporting, and budget projections, while developing procedures and improving internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Four years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Finance or Accounting experience within a government environment and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Responsabilités

• Maintain accounting records and analysis to meet GAAP, GASB, Florida manuals, and policy requirements.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information or summaries for sound financial control.
• Monitor revenue and expense accounts to detect variances and research causes.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Financial procedures

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Four years of accounting or financial analysis experience

Finance or Accounting experience in government and MS Office proficiency

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

The Leon County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage and monitor financial transactions, ensuring GAAP and GASB compliance and adherence to Florida accounting standards.

Under the Accounting and Budget Manager, you will prepare, maintain, and audit financial records, assist in month-end closes, grant reporting, and budget projections, while developing procedures and improving internal controls.