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City of Boynton Beach, Economic Development ยท 3 days ago

Accountant I-II Career Path

positionBoynton Beach, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$28.80/hr - $43.20/hr
date1+ years exp

City of Boynton Beach is seeking an Accountant I-II to perform intermediate clerical and technical work involving the preparation and maintenance of fiscal and accounting records. The role involves tasks such as completing bank reconciliations, reviewing financial transactions, and preparing journal entries under the supervision of the Finance Director.

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Responsibilities

Completes bank reconciliation by downloading daily cash debit and credit reports; reviews cash receipts on a daily basis, and completes a comprehensive review of the cash receipt credits to the General Ledger (GL) at the end of each month
Reviews and verifies financial transactions and accounting entries related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and other accounting functions
Reviews daily cash receipts reports for municipal fees and fines; checks accuracy of transaction codes and amounts
Calculates accounting charges and prepares journal entries; prepares general ledger reports and trial balances; identifies discrepancies or problems and makes necessary adjustments and corrections; reconciles and balances reports
Completes month end reconciliation for Sales Tax, Fuel Tax and/or any other statutory filing deadlines that need to be met
Closes out general ledger accounts and prepares journal entries for year-end; assists in gathering information and preparing documentation for the City's comprehensive annual financial reports
Posts, checks, balances, reconciles, and adjusts a variety of financial records and accounts relating to accounts payable or accounts receivable
Enters receiving information into system for payment
Reviews invoices, checks extensions, additions, proper coding, and other pertinent data; processes for payment
Acts as liaison between Financial Services, purchasing, and vendors regarding payment or other problems
Operates calculator, computer terminal, and other standard office equipment incident to establishing, updating, and maintaining records
Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial accountingExcel CertificationBank reconciliationAccounts payableAccounts receivableBookkeeping knowledgeOffice proceduresMathematical computationsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
One (1) year previous experience in financial accounting
Must have completed Excel Beginner Certification/Course or complete within six (6) months of hire

Preferred

Previous experience in financial accounting in the public sector
Previous experience with City's Enterprise software

Company

City of Boynton Beach, Economic Development

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The City of Boynton Beach Economic Development Division is dedicated to building a thriving local economy by attracting investment, supporting our business community, and empowering entrepreneurs.
dateFounded in 1920
location
Boynton Beach, Florida, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.boynton-beach.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Recent News

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