Staff Accountant

Brevard Public Schools; Viera (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard Public Schools is seeking a STAFF ACCOUNTANT for the Accounting Services team in Viera, FL. The position supports the School Board’s accounting operations with emphasis on accuracy, GAAP compliance, and cost efficiency.

Beginning salary ranges from $47,555 to $59,445 annually. A bachelor's degree in business or accounting is required, with Florida driver's license and knowledge of accounting software and Excel strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Accounting Management in maintaining accurate and cost-effective accounting operations.
• Perform professional accounting work with independent judgement applying accounting concepts and techniques.
• Provide leadership, training, and evaluation to staff as a group leader.

Job description

School/Center: Accounting Services

Location: 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Viera

Job Number: 000190

School Year: 2027 FY

Position: STAFF ACCOUNTANT

BEGINNING SALARY

Based on classification and pay plan for Non-bargaining employees:

• Grade 16 - $47,555 - $59,445 annually
• Experience working in a Florida school district
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Proficiency with accounting software and Excel

Apply By: 09/30/2026

Date Available: 06/23/2026

Status: All Applicants

Contract: 12 Month

Hours/Day: 8.000

Qualifications/Certifications

SUMMARY

Assist Accounting Management in maintaining accurate and cost-effective accounting operations of the School Board. To perform professional account work involving independent judgement and the application of accounting concepts, principles, and techniques to a variety of accounting functions. To perform as a group leader, directing and evaluating processes, providing training and leadership to other staff in a collaborative environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED

• Bachelor• s Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field from an accredited educational institution with a minimum of 24 semester hours of upper-level accounting coursework required.
• Must be proficient in operating a computer and standard Microsoft office products.

PREFERRED/DESIRED

• At least 3 years of progressively more responsible accounting work experience in a medium to large sized organization is preferred.
• Governmental accounting experience is preferred.
• At least one year of supervisory or other leadership experience in a medium to large organization is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/TRAINING

REQUIRED

• Valid Florida Drivers• license

Please review job description at: https://brevardpublicschoolsfl.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/departments-and-programs/human-resources/job-descriptions/18568770

Job Type: Support Personnel

Instructional Subject: N/A

Support Personnel Area: Accounting/Finance

Career and Technology Ed Subject: N/A

Coaching Activity: N/A