City of Pompano Beach · 1 month ago
Senior Accountant #2026-013
Pompano Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe City of Pompano Beach is seeking a Senior Accountant to perform advanced professional accounting work within the Finance Department. This role is essential for ensuring the integrity of the City’s financial systems, managing fixed assets, grant revenues, and preparing financial analyses and reports while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
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Responsibilities
Maintain and reconcile fixed asset records per standards/policy
Guide staff on asset classification
Capitalize assets, record depreciation, and prepare roll forwards
Update procedures to safeguard City assets
Track, reconcile, accrue, and report grant revenues per agreements and all requirements
Prepare SEFA and support Single Audit documentation
Ensure timely, accurate grant reporting
Maintain long-term debt records
Prepare/support debt schedules, reconciliations, and disclosures
Monitor covenant compliance and reporting
Set up/manage GL accounts, budget adjustments, and journal entries
Complete month-end and year-end close
Prepare analyses/reconciliations for decisions and audits
Support in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Support department goals and process improvements
Help develop financial policies/procedures
Perform other assigned duties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field required
A minimum of 4 years of accounting experience may be substituted for the minimum educational qualifications
A minimum of four (4) years of related experience in general or municipal accounting
A minimum of two (2) years of experience managing fixed asset portfolio containing at least 1,000 fixed assets
A minimum of two (2) years of experience preparing journal entries
Experience using financial software systems and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification required within one (1) year of hire
Strong knowledge of financial and governmental accounting, including fixed assets, grants, reconciliations, and reporting
Proficient with financial systems and MS Office, especially Excel
Self-directed, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
High commitment to accuracy, transparency, and ethical stewardship
Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and data summary skills
Ability to prepare, interpret, and explain complex financial reports
Demonstrated leadership/supervisory ability and strong relationship-building skills
Ability to see/read, communicate, hear, and use office tools/equipment
Preferred
A minimum of two (2) years of experience managing fixed asset portfolio containing at least 1,000 fixed assets
A minimum of two (2) years of experience preparing journal entries
Candidates holding related professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) are preferred
Benefits
100% City-paid health insurance for full-time employees.
50% City contribution toward dependent premiums.
9 days per year, increasing with tenure.
12 days annually.
14 paid holidays.
2 personal days after six months.
Mandatory participation with a 10% employee contribution, matched by the City.
Pension based on the last three years' salary, multiplied by 3% per year of service.
Contributions refundable with interest if leaving before seven years.
Special pension plan with an 11.6% contribution employee contribution, matched by the City.
Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) when applicable.
Tuition Reimbursement for career growth.
Tax-Deferred Savings Plan for retirement planning.
Credit Union Services for financial management.
Direct Deposit for easy payroll access.
Four-day work week (depending on position)
Voluntary Employee's Beneficiary Association (VEBA) - Paid by the City
Sick Leave Bank for extended illness support.
Parental Leave
Company
City of Pompano Beach
City of Pompano Beach is a government agency that renders information about job opportunities, real estate, water bills, parks & recreation.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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