Senior Public Sector Accounting Manager

City of Deerfield Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Deerfield Beach seeks an experienced accounting supervisor to perform advanced accounting tasks, supervise staff, and support the Assistant Director of Financial Services.

You will organize financial records, prepare complex reports, and ensure compliance with municipal laws while coordinating with departments and external auditors. Strong supervisory and governmental accounting knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Five (5) years in accounting; minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; handles employee concerns; directs work and appraisals.
• Coordinates work schedules; maintains standards; monitors progress; provides guidance as needed.
• Assists in preparation and review of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and staff updates.
• Manages loans and investment accounts; ensures timely remittance of bond payments; prepares debt schedules.
• Reviews and approves journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger uploads.
• Serves as liaison with other departments; attends meetings; negotiates significant issues.
• Acts as liaison with independent auditor and actuaries (pensions and OPEB).
• Monitors changes in laws/regulations; recommends policy and procedural changes.
• Prepares and presents staff reports and updates; handles special projects as assigned.
• Develops and implements goals, policies, procedures, and internal controls; stays current with accounting theory.

Skills

Accounting theory

Financial reporting

Supervision

Staff management

Policy & procedures

Municipal accounting

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Master's Degree

CPA

CGFO

Job description

City of Deerfield Beach seeks an experienced accounting supervisor to perform advanced accounting tasks, supervise staff, and support the Assistant Director of Financial Services.

You will organize financial records, prepare complex reports, and ensure compliance with municipal laws while coordinating with departments and external auditors. Strong supervisory and governmental accounting knowledge are required.