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Leon County Government · 5 days ago

Accountant I-II Career Path

Boynton Beach, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$28.80/hr - $43.20/hr

1+ years exp

Leon County Government is looking for an Accountant I-II to perform intermediate clerical and technical work involving the preparation and maintenance of fiscal and accounting records. The role includes tasks such as bank reconciliation, reviewing financial transactions, and preparing journal entries.

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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

Financial AccountingExcel CertificationPublic Sector ExperienceEnterprise SoftwareBookkeeping KnowledgeOffice ProceduresAccounting PrinciplesMathematical ComputationRelationship ManagementCommunication Skills