City of Hollywood, Florida · 11 hours ago
Accountant II (Public Utilities)
Hollywood, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe City of Hollywood, Florida is seeking an Accountant II to perform professional accounting and auditing work in major segments of the city's fiscal operations. The role involves preparing annual financial statements, analyzing financial data, and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
GovernmentInformation ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, reviews and maintains complete sets of general and revenue ledgers, appropriations expenditure and capital projects ledgers; and in the preparation of complex financial statements and related reports
Analyzes revenues, expenditures, and balance sheet accounts and their consolidation into budget status and financial reports; reviews payables and appropriations for materials and services and ensures that sufficient funds are authorized and available
Reviews and approves requisitions invoices, pay applications, PO’s and direct payment vouchers and processes applicable expenses/payables items in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and/or city policies; reviews and approves payrolls
May be responsible for updating and maintaining the internal DCM budget tracker with Directors in coordination with budget staff
Prepares and assists in audits and financial reporting as needed
Prepares grant reimbursement requests, grant reports, and other grant specific accounting services
Assists in gathering information needed in the preparation of the annual budget and financial statements
May prepare all or portions of the A/L budget review report, ACFR, and accounting management reports; reviews federal cash transaction reports and other pertinent reports prepared by other staff accountants
May assist in auditing construction related owner Direct Purchase orders with Department and Procurement staff
May confer with Risk Management Department on casualty insurance; may review actuarial reports and prepare financial statements for the self-insurance program
Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation
Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, and managers
Performs related work as required for this position description only
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting with an emphasis on governmental or not-for-profit fund accounting
Valid Driver's License: With proof of automobile insurance
Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record
Knowledge of principles and practices of governmental and construction accounting including general and special revenue, debt service, capital projects, enterprise, internal service, expendable and non-expendable trust and agency fund accounting; budgeting, purchasing, taxation and allied systems and records
Knowledge of modern business office practices and procedures, computerized accounting systems, equipment, and standard clerical techniques as applied to the maintenance of multiple governmental accounting systems involving a large number of transactions
Knowledge of the principles and techniques applicable to the conduct of audits of governmental operations
Ability to apply professional accounting principles, financial reporting standards, knowledge and skills to the maintenance and preparation of complex sets of fiscal and accounting records, reports and financial statements
Ability to perform detailed work involving written and numerical data
Ability to make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to interpret and apply accepted guidelines to a variety of accounting operations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, subordinate personnel and the public
Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public
Preferred
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting with an emphasis on governmental or not-for-profit fund accounting
Experience as a professional accountant
Benefits
Low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans
4-Day Work Week
Award Winning Wellness Program
Generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Company
City of Hollywood, Florida
City of Hollywood, Florida offers municipal services, community development, and public records management.
Founded in 1925
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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