Municipal Accountant

Inframark; Westlake (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holidays

Wellness plan

Job summary

Inframark Community Management Services is seeking a Municipal Accountant in Westlake, FL to support financial operations and reporting for multiple municipal accounts. You will prepare monthly P&L statements, balance sheets, and assist with month-end close and reconciliations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong knowledge of GASB standards, and proficiency with Excel including pivot tables and lookup functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in municipal, government, or public sector environments.
• Strong general ledger knowledge and experience with month-end close.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, data validation).
• Experience preparing monthly P&Ls and balance sheets.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting standards (GASB) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly profit and loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, and other financial reports.
• Assist with preparation and analysis of budget-to-actual variance reports.
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements.
• Perform general ledger entries, journal postings, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial records following municipal accounting standards.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Complete bank, asset, liability, and expense reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, municipal regulations, and audit requirements.
• Create and maintain detailed financial reports using Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis tools.
• Compile, validate, and analyze financial data for management review.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Collaborate with department leaders to ensure financial accuracy and alignment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Inframark CMS City of Westlake, 4001 Seminole Pratt Whitney, Westlake, Florida, United States of America

Job Description

At Inframark Community Management Services, you’re not just starting a job — you’re building a career. We serve hundreds of master-planned communities and districts with top-tier support, and we invest just as much in our employees. Join a dynamic, innovative team where your growth and success matter. Grow Your Career. Build Stronger Communities.

Why Work for Inframark?

Our dedication to sustainability and community impact drives us to ensure clean, safe water for future generations. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for advancement, Inframark offers purpose-driven work and opportunities for growth. We offer an attractive salary package, including a generous benefits package:

• health
• dental
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• sick leave
• holidays
• wellness plan

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Municipal Accountant to support financial operations and reporting. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong working knowledge of the general ledger, and hands‑on experience preparing monthly financial statements, including P&Ls and balance sheets. This role is essential in helping ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance within our financial processes.

The Municipal Accountant will work closely with finance leadership to support month‑end close activities, reporting, reconciliations, and analysis that guide decision‑making across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly profit and loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, and other financial reports.
• Assist with preparation and analysis of budget‑to‑actual variance reports.
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements.

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Perform general ledger entries, journal postings, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial records following municipal accounting standards.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end closing activities.

Reconciliations & Compliance

• Complete bank, asset, liability, and expense reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, municipal regulations, and audit requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.

Data Management & Excel Reporting

• Create and maintain detailed financial reports using Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis tools.
• Compile, validate, and analyze financial data for management review.

Operational Support

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Collaborate with department leaders to ensure financial accuracy and alignment.
• Contribute to process improvements and financial system enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in municipal, government, or public sector environments.
• Strong general ledger knowledge and experience with month‑end close.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, data validation).
• Experience preparing monthly P&Ls and balance sheets.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting standards (GASB) preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.

Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Inframark CMS City of Westlake, 4001 Seminole Pratt Whitney, Westlake, Florida, United States of America