NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
TEMPORARY/CONTRACT- Accountant I - Finance Dept.
Port St. Lucie FL 34984, FL
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$29.86/hr - $34.33/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is a company associated with the City of Port St. Lucie, which is seeking a temporary Accountant I in their Finance Department. This entry-level position involves professional accounting work, including preparing and analyzing financial reports, ensuring accuracy in financial systems, and providing excellent customer service.
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Responsibilities
Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations
Prepares, analyzes, and reconciles a variety of financial reports/statements
Prepares financial reports for local, state, and federal agencies
Research check status and stop payments in the bank
Responsible for following internal controls to ensure the accuracy of financial systems, including but not limited to payroll, payables, receivables, cash handling, pensions, and financial reporting
Responsible for reviewing, approving, and processing request for check and purchase order receiving payments
Process invoice imports and outgoing wire entries
Process general billings for all areas as required
Assist with bank reconciliations
Backup for review and approvals of purchasing card transactions in the City’s ERP MUNIS
Evaluates, recommends, and establishes policies and procedures to continuously improve operations, decrease turn-around times and streamline processes to provide quality customer service
Pulls required documentation and/or reports for auditors as needed
May serve as back-up in other locations of the department to cover staff shortages
Assist in special projects as assigned
Other duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's in Accounting, Finance, or in a related field is required
Two (2) years of accounting, finance, banking, auditing, or related experience required, preferably in government
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills using formulas, creating financial models, and working with downloads from Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, vendors, and the public
Ability to analyze a variety of administrative problems and to make sound recommendations
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
Attention to detail in composing, data entry and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
Ability to conduct research, analyze, interpret, and report findings
Ability to focus on the positive in every situation
Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization
Ability to stay centered when challenged
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to follow through with assigned tasks
Benefits
12 paid holidays per year
Vacation Leave: 1-3 years- 10 days 4-9 years- 15 days 10-19 years- 20 days 20+ years- 25 days PT employees accrue depending on hours worked
Personal Days: 2 days for non-exempt employees per year 3 days for exempt employees per year
Sick Time: FT employees accrue 8 hours per month PT employees accrue 4 hours per month
Retirement Plan: The City contributes an amount equal to 11.4% of an eligible employee's biweekly earnings into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employee contributes 1%.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA
$50,000 Basic Term Life Insurance
$50,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Optional Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Health Reimbursement Account, Employee Assistance Plan, Supplemental Life, Legal insurance
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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