Accountant

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs professional, responsible work in accounting and records maintenance functions in the Finance Department. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Finance Director. Areas of responsibility include, but are not necessarily limited to, processing payroll, expenditure and revenue reporting, and accounts receivable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (examples, not all-inclusive)

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Maintains the general ledger, all account attributes in a manner conducive to proper reporting, and reviews and interprets general ledger and accounting reports.
• Reconciles various ledgers and accounts, e.g., money market, operating accounts, investment accounts, and the general ledger; to include bank reconciliations.
• Prepares various reports, financial statements, and records related to the City's payroll, finance, and accounting functions.
• Prepares and reviews accounting transactions related to grant funds, reviews expenditures and revenue reports for grants, and prepares the annual Schedule of Expenditure of Federal Awards and State Financial Assistance (SEFA).
• Prepares and submits monthly sales tax payables.
• Prepares analytical reports of various projects and program tracking to ensure proper allocation of project disbursement to various grants / programs.
• Ensures accuracy of grants, investments, cash management, revenue monitoring, and forecasting.
• Processes biweekly payroll according to policies and procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, e.g., FICA, Social Security, and Medicare withholdings.
• Processes deposits, transfers, and various other transactions.
• Monitors accounts receivable. Inputs and maintains financial, payroll, and accounts-related information into the computer-based accounting system.
• Performs complex accounting procedures to reconcile City accounts and financial records with outside state and federal agencies, banks, financial institutions, regulatory agencies, and various other entities.
• Assists in the management of the City's cash and investment program in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and City policies.
• Prepares adjusting entries to reports and accounts as required.
• Assists co-workers with complex or unusual accounting-related issues.
• Assists external auditors in year-end closing functions in preparing the fringe benefits portion of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in accordance with GASB 68 and 75.
• Prepares the statistical tables to be included in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Stays abreast of new practices, trends, and advances in accounting and financial reporting. Reads professional literature and attends seminars and training sessions as appropriate.
• Manages collection, retention, transfer, and distribution of records.
• Schedules disposal of records in accordance with both City policy and legal requirements.
• Responsible for account reconciliation and analyses - reconciles various ledgers and accounts.
• Performs other duties as directed.
• Administers and reconciles all P-Cards

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field may substitute on a year-for-year basis for one year of the required experience or education. Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license by the date of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS

Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects and materials of light weight. Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation. Work is performed in usual office conditions with rare exposure to disagreeable environmental factors.

WORKING CONDITIONS

General office setting : frequent interruptions and many deadlines to meet.

The City of Cooper City, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.