Job Opening for Senior Accountant in City of Punta Gorda (326 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950)

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Job Category : Accountant
Company Name: City of Punta Gorda
Position Name: Senior Accountant
Location : 326 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Job Description : POSITION SUMMARY:A professional position responsible for applying the principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by compiling information, preparing profit and loss statements, and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity.Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.Manage daily banking, complete monthly reconciliations, prepare monthly entries to distribute interest income and banking charges, prepare wire transfers as needed.Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.Prepare and/or review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.Post approved and reviewed transactions.Resolve accounting discrepancies.Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems.Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company’s automated financial systems.Interact with internal and external auditors in completing auditsExplain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients.Analyze and review budgets and expenditures for local, state, federal, and private funding, contracts, and grants.Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:Knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance, budgeting, and accounting.Knowledge of the principles and practices of computerized financial information management.Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.Knowledge of grant application and management guidelines.Skill in utilizing financial computer software programs.Skill in operating office equipment such as a computer and calculator.Skill in oral and written communication.Able to communicate orally with other employees and the public in face-to-face one-on-one settings or using a telephone.Able to make arithmetic calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide, and use percentages and averages) accurately and rapidly.Able to produce clear and accurate documents and reports using proper business English sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation.Able to observe, compare, or monitor data to determine the accuracy of financial records.Able to analyze and evaluate accounting problems and prepare reports and statements pertinent to accounting and related data.Able to work cooperatively with other City employees and the public.Able to enter data or information into a terminal, PC, or other keyboard device to utilize word processing or electronic spreadsheet software.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:Four year college degree in accounting or related field required.Sungard/HTE software experience highly desirable, but not required.Five (5) years of highly complex accounting experience required.Minimum three (3) years of governmental accounting experience required; or three (3) years of experience in a private accounting firm conducting audits of governmental agencies.CPA certification highly desirable, but not required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:NoneDisclaimers:All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Individuals who cannot perform some of the requirements because they pose health or safety risks to themselves or other employees may be excluded from this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by this supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.Certain Service Members and Veterans, and the spouses and family members of such Service Members and Veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain Service Members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.Job Type: Full-timePay: $54,454.40 – $84,406.40 per yearBenefits:401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offTuition reimbursementVision insurancePhysical Setting:OfficeSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayEducation:Associate (Preferred)Work Location: One location


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