Government Accounting Specialist: Grants & Audits

City of Vero Beach; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Vero Beach in Florida is seeking a professional accountant to support the accuracy and integrity of the City’s financial records. The role covers general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and year-end closing, with duties including grant and capital asset accounting, audits, and financial reporting.

The candidate will research discrepancies, prepare journal entries, and assist with annual financial statements while ensuring compliance with City policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field with two years of accounting experience.
• Experience with governmental accounting, annual financial audits, and capital assets preferred.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains assigned general ledger accounts for governmental and funds.
• Prepares journal entries, adjusting entries, and reconciliations.
• Performs monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing procedures.
• Prepares financial reports and management information for internal and external use.
• Supports audit preparation and responds to auditor requests.

Skills

General ledger

Account reconciliation

Financial analysis

Year-end closing

Audit preparation

Capital assets accounting

Grants accounting

Interfund accounting

Advanced spreadsheet skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration

Tools

Tyler Munis

Job description

City of Vero Beach in Florida is seeking a professional accountant to support the accuracy and integrity of the City’s financial records. The role covers general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and year-end closing, with duties including grant and capital asset accounting, audits, and financial reporting.

The candidate will research discrepancies, prepare journal entries, and assist with annual financial statements while ensuring compliance with City policies.