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General Function
This is professional-level accounting, financial reporting, and analysis work in the City's Finance Section of the Finance & Budget Department. This position operates under the general direction of the Finance & Budget Director and the Assistant Finance Director/Controller. The role involves assisting the Assistant Finance Director/Controller in overseeing daily accounting and treasury operations. Responsibilities include performing complex financial and administrative tasks to develop and maintain the City’s accounting records and financial reports, following directives from both the Director and the Assistant Finance Director.
Key duties also include ensuring all staff positions are covered during absences, producing weekly cash reports, providing secondary approval of department requisitions based on available funds as needed, and balancing all batches, including customer service (CIS) batches and central collection (CC) cash batches.
The incumbent will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City's policies and applicable laws. These responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing their work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.
This role is directly responsible for all communications with the bank regarding potential fraud, the authorization of wire transfers, and ensuring the complete and accurate recording of all City transactions each month. This includes approving all journal entries, bank reconciliations, recording all interest and investment gains and losses, and other transactions necessary to maintain comprehensive and accurate financial records. Additionally, the position oversees all month-end closing activities and is responsible for generating and distributing monthly reports to Department Directors. It serves as the departmental liaison to the Innovation & Technology Department and acts as the primary point of contact for the City’s External Auditors. The individual will manage the annual external audit as directed by the Assistant Finance Director/Controller and will be primarily responsible for updating the content on the Finance & Budget Department’s webpage on the City’s website.
Reports To
Finance & Budget Director
Assistant Finance Director/Controller
Supervisory Responsibilities
Accountant I
Accountant II
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Review, approve, and post all journal entries required for month-end closing, ensuring the period-end closing process is completed on time for accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Develop cash flow projections, conduct monthly financial analyses, and provide year-end forecasts.
- Analyze General Ledger accounts and reconcile them with subsidiary ledgers.
- Review and approve all bank reconciliations.
- Participate in monthly meetings with the investment advisor, advising on current and projected cash flow needs and their impact on investment opportunities.
- Review and approve the weekly cash flow projection to ensure sufficient funds are available for accounts payable, payroll, and debt service obligations.
- Review and approve the weekly Expenditure Approval Listing (EAL) for accuracy, policy compliance, internal control adherence, and fund availability, identifying discrepancies before processing the accounts payable (AP) check run.
- Advise the Assistant Finance Director/Controller on the need for liquid fund transfers from investment accounts in accordance with City policies and procedures.
- Oversee and optimize daily accounting operations to ensure efficient resource coordination and timely task completion.
- Manage staff and activities within Payroll, Central Collections, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Accounts Receivable, and Fixed Asset functions.
- Collaborate on budget preparation, year-end procedures, and conduct variance analyses of revenue and expense accounts.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of 1099s and Unclaimed Property reports to the state.
- Manage cost recovery accounting by analyzing cost structures, setting up and monitoring project codes, and adjusting project budgets while ensuring operational efficiency and financial stability through best practices.
- Provide critical financial data and insights for regulatory audit reports.
- Serve as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors, ensuring efficient communication, coordination, and timely document submission.
- Support the Assistant Finance Director/Controller in leading the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) preparation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and GASB standards within deadlines.
- Act as a resource for staff, providing guidance on complex accounting principles and procedures.
- Organize and facilitate required financial surveys with accuracy and compliance.
- Assist in preparing balance sheets, statements, schedules, and footnotes for the ACFR.
- Oversee central collections, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed asset functions to ensure operational efficiency.
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of funds, general ledger reconciliations, schedules, statements, footnotes, and journal entries to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Develop and present financial reports with clarity, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Apply sound fiscal judgment in analyzing actual vs. projected financial results and provide strategic insights to support decision-making by city management and elected officials.
- Evaluate accounting and finance process workflows, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices for efficiency.
- Review and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all work performed by the Accounting Staff.
- Assist in overseeing and coordinating the year-end audit process.
- Develop and implement corrective actions based on management letter recommendations from the external audit.
- Oversee payroll payment processes in collaboration with Human Resources, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, including FLSA, and implementing necessary adjustments in response to legal changes.
- Assist in or lead special projects such as Internal Audit reports and the implementation of new GASB pronouncements.
- Conduct thorough reviews and approvals of key financial reports to ensure integrity and transparency.
- Train, administer, and enforce financial policies and procedures across City departments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Type Of Appointment/Work Hours
- Full-time/Regular in-person position.
- Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week usually consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day or four (4) days of ten (10) hours per day. The workday may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.
- Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Physical And Environmental Demands Or Conditions
The physical and environmental demands for this position have been listed on the last page of this description. Physical and environmental demands must be met to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.
Requirements
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting with three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including management experience, preferably in a governmental setting. An equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience may be considered.
- Must have expertise in governmental fund structures, budgeting processes, financial reporting, and internal controls, with proficiency in fund financial statements, ACFR preparation, and GAAP/GASB compliance.
- Must be familiar with GASB pronouncements (e.g., GASB 34, 68, 87, 96, 101) and federal, state, and local financial regulations, including single audits, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), and best practices for government entities.
- Must be proficient in financial audit procedures, audit schedule preparation, and ensuring compliance with reporting standards.
- Must have strong analytical skills to evaluate complex financial data, ensure accuracy in fund allocations, and develop reports, forecasts, and corrective actions.
- Must have experience with governmental financial systems, such as CentralSquare Naviline, Tyler Munis, Oracle, SAP, or similar ERP systems, as well as financial reporting software and data analysis tools. Experience with CentralSquare Naviline is highly preferred.
- Must have strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, macros, and financial modeling, and experience working in a mainframe environment.
- Must be able to troubleshoot financial system issues, improve processes, and develop solutions for budgetary and accounting challenges.
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders and collaborate with auditors, city personnel, and regulatory agencies.
- Must possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate across departments, ensure compliance with financial policies, and manage multiple projects under strict deadlines.
- Must be able to work independently, exercise sound judgment in problem-solving, adapt to changing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced government environment.
- Preferred certifications include Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), or Certified Government Finance Manager (CGFM)
- Must possess a valid State of Florida driver’s license.
- Must have an excellent financial credit history.
- Must successfully complete a background screening process.
Core Competencies
- Judgment - Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.
- Quality of Work - Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.
- Reliability - Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.
- Safety - Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with applicable safety standards.
- Technical Capability - Applies knowledge to identify issues and works to develop skills; demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, and equipment.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
- The employee must successfully pass a background screening process and comply with the City’s Drug-Free Workplace policy.
- The City will also verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired so the proper completion of Form I-9 is required, which includes the employee providing documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.
All of the above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
