Senior Accountant

City of North Miami Beach; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of North Miami Beach is seeking a professional Accountant to perform accounting analyses, financial reporting, and journal entries within the Finance Department. This role requires judgment, adherence to GAAP and municipal policies, and ability to support audits and budget processes.

Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, preparing statements, supervising clerical staff, and ensuring timely tax payments and financial records in compliance with city regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Two years accounting/financial experience.
• Government experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and reconciles accounts and prepares accounting reports.
• Prepares journal entries for department functions.
• Performs revenue and balance sheet monitoring, including bank reconciliations.
• Reviews invoices, requisitions and budget transfers for compliance.
• Performs monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes.
• Assists with accounting reports, financial statements and special projects.
• Manages Fiduciary Funds, Grants, loans and other contracts.
• Processes tax payments and reviews tax revenue reports.
• Supervises and reviews clerical staff work.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Interpersonal communication

Supervisory principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

2 years accounting/financial experience

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

This is professional level accounting/analytical work in the City’s Finance Department. Employees in this class are responsible for performing specific analyses and completing financial reporting projects, as assigned. General and specific assignments are received from and reviewed by a professional superior; work is performed with little direct supervision and with some latitude for use of independent judgment in the selection of work methods and procedures. Work is reviewed for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, established departmental policies and standards, and attainment of desired objectives.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Individual’s sensory modalities (vision and hearing) and physical capabilities (ambulation, strength, coordination, dexterity, range of motion) must be sufficient to perform the Essential Functions of the position.

• Analyzes and reconciles accounts, financial records, and prepares detailed accounting reports.
• Prepares a variety of journal entries related to the functions of the department.
• Performs revenue and balance sheet monitoring and analysis, including Bank Reconciliations.
• Reviews and approves invoices, requisitions, and budget transfers to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, to ensure sufficient documentation is provided and the appropriateness of account coding.
• Performs daily, monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes.
• Assists with the preparation of accounting reports, financial statements and on tasks related to a variety of special projects, including records requests, audits, quarterly reporting, budget, and FEMA reporting.
• Performs financial administration of Fiduciary Funds, Grants, loans and other contracts.
• Processes tax payments and maintains monthly file; reviews tax returns for accuracy and completion; analyzes and reconciles tax revenue reports.
• Supervises and reviews the work of clerical personnel.
• Uses office machines and equipment with skill and proficiency.
• Demonstrates superior customer service, integrity and commitment to innovation, efficiency and fiscally responsible activity, and models our RISE Service Standards of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence at the leadership level, serving as a role model for others.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field and two (2) years accounting and/or financial experience or equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Government experience desired

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices, including municipal accounting.
• Knowledge of research techniques and sources and availability of information applicable to area of assignment.
• Knowledge of financial analysis techniques and financial reporting.
• Knowledge and understanding of the operations of computerized accounting systems, and of personal computer operations.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and City laws and regulations relating to departmental operations.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of research methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of departmental, legal, administrative and procedural regulations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern office administration.
• Ability to carry out complex verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing to groups and individuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, departmental officials, officials of other agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to supervise and review the work of clerical personnel.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of types of office machines.
• Must be physically able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Work involves reaching, pulling, pushing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, crouching, and balancing, etc. for periods of time.
• Applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum requirements may be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to, evaluation of education, training and experience; oral interview(s); background investigation; reference checks; medical evaluation; controlled substance screening. Preference will be given to certain veterans, spouses of veterans, or unmarried widows/widowers of veteran. Proof of veterans' eligibility must be provided at time of application EOE M/F/D/V. Applicants with disabilities who desire special accommodation MUST notify the Human Resources Department at the time of application. All applications must be submitted through the City of North Miami Beach's applicant portal hosted by governmentjobs.com. Applications submitted elsewhere are not eligible for consideration.