Senior Accountant

City of Bradenton; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bradenton in Bradenton, FL, is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting professional to lead financial accounting, prepare statements, and support the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting, knowledge of GASB, and strong reconciliations; CPA/CGFO desirable; full-time, non-exempt, standard office hours.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four year college with major coursework in Accounting or Finance and five years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping work.
• Experience in state and local governmental accounting is highly preferred.
• Certification as CPA/CGFO/CPFO is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develops, reviews and prepares recommendations for implementation of accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Assist in the preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Reconciles all general ledger balance sheet accounts and ensures amounts on financial statements are accurate.
• Prepares routine to complex transactions, year-end reporting and/or reconciliation, and special financial, accounting, and statistical reports.

Skills

General accounting

GASB knowledge

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/CGFO/CPFO desirable

Tools

Excel

Job description

Date Posted

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Department

Finance

Compensation

$38.1546 to $64.8627/hr DOQ

Hours

Full-time

Deadline

Monday, September 28, 2026

Department/Location

Accounting

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Classification

Essential: This position is an Essential classification and will require employee to report to duty after a hurricane or emergency.

Schedule

This position normally works a regular weekday daytime shift.

Supervision Exercised

None

Supervision Received

Works under the direction of and is responsible to the Accounting Manager or designated representative. General assignments are directed from the Accounting Manager with some degree of latitude for use of independent judgment in work methods and procedures.

General Purpose of the Position

The purpose of this position is to perform senior-level and experienced professional work relating to the financial accounting function of the City. Prepares periodic and special financial statements and reports.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops, reviews and prepares recommendations for implementation of accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Assist in the preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Reviews reconciliations of revenue receipts and disbursements.
• Reconciles all general ledger balance sheet accounts and ensures amounts on financial statements are accurate.
• Develops and maintains financial reports for department heads, and auditors as needed.
• Prepares routine to complex transactions, year-end reporting and/or reconciliation, and special financial, accounting, and statistical reports regarding assigned functional area; assists with audits.
• Performs cash management duties, including maintaining bank accounts and preparing wire transfers and monitors cash balances on a daily basis.
• Ensures proper internal control procedures are implemented and adhered to, and reviews accounting control narratives that have been updated by staff
• Provides guidance and work alongside staff members to ensure accurate accounting of the City’s fixed assets and inventory, including creating and updating policies and procedures relating to safeguarding the City’s assets.
• Ensures compliance with finance-related laws and all applicable regulations and requirements. Maintains the structure and integrity of the City’s accounting system
• Analyzes and resolves work related problems.

Skills And Physical Abilities Required

• Knowledge of principles and practices of general and municipal accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and techniques to include auditing and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of fund, budgetary and encumbrance accounting.
• Principles and practices of financial record keeping, reconciliations and reporting.
• General knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
• Ability to evaluate and study Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements and implement required changes to ensure compliance.
• Ability to analyze complex accounting processes and problems and make effective recommendations for their resolution.
• Ability to understand, follow and carry out complex oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, associates, and the general public.
• This position is primarily office work requiring limited physical effort.
• Visual acuity is required for reviewing, checking, preparing, and maintaining computer and manual files.
• Incumbent is required to have sufficient hearing to accurately perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Manual dexterity to operate standard office, data entry, and word processing equipment is required.

Computer Equipment and Software requirements

Experience with personal computers and software packages such as Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office is desired.

Education and Experience Required

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college with major coursework in Accounting or Finance and five (5) years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping work. Experience in state and local governmental accounting is highly preferred. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) is desirable.

Environmental Conditions

Inside in an office environment.

Pay Grade

124

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. Duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

City Departments

• Administrative Services
  • Human Resources
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Housing & Community Development Division
• City Administrator
• City Clerk
• Community Redevelopment Agency
• Information Technology
• Finance Department
• Planning & Community Development
• Public Works & Utilities