Public Works Finance & Procurement Associate

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

Job summary

City of Palm Bay, FL is seeking an experienced accounting professional to coordinate accounting and procurement activities within the Public Works division. The role involves analyzing financial transactions, maintaining records, and supporting budget and year-end processes.

Under supervision, you will assist in audits, grant reimbursements, journal vouchers, and procurement to ensure expenditures align with budgets and CIP projects.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college/university with an Associate degree in accounting, procurement, finance, business, or related field plus five (5) years of work experience in accounting, procurement, finance, or business preferred.
• In lieu of an Associate degree, a high school diploma plus nine (9) or more years of work experience in accounting, procurement, finance, or business will be accepted.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting applications and spreadsheets required. Must possess a valid Florida’s Driver’s License and have and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, performs a variety of professional level duties involved in coordinating various accounting and procurement activities; analyzes and reconciles financial transactions; assists in maintaining the accuracy of the Public Works capital projects; prepares and maintains accurate financial records and reports; assists in the preparation of assigned budgets, annual audit, procurement documents and year end closing; and provides highly responsible staff assistance to the assigned management staff.

Skills

Accounting software

Spreadsheets

Education

Associate degree in accounting, procurement, finance, business, or related field

High school diploma + 9+ years experience

Job description

City of Palm Bay, FL is seeking an experienced accounting professional to coordinate accounting and procurement activities within the Public Works division. The role involves analyzing financial transactions, maintaining records, and supporting budget and year-end processes.

Under supervision, you will assist in audits, grant reimbursements, journal vouchers, and procurement to ensure expenditures align with budgets and CIP projects.