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If you are an Internal City Employee Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account.
Make a dierence in the community you live in! As a Community Builderan employee with the City of Gainesville you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job its a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.
Department:
GGFinancial Services: AccountingSalary Range Minimum:
$60408.16Salary Range Maximum:
$92026.18Closing Date:
Until FilledJob Details:
This is highly responsible professional accounting work in the preparation of financial reports reviewing and maintaining systems and procedures and in recommending modifications and improvements to the City accounting system.Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its lack of direct and routine supervisory duties and overall accounting division responsibility and by its advanced professional accounting nature involving but not limited to general ledger plant assets and other related areas.
Job Description:
SUMMARY
This is highly responsible professional accounting work in the preparation of financial reports reviewing and maintaining systems and procedures and in recommending modifications and improvements to the City accounting system.
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its lack of direct and routine supervisory duties and overall accounting division responsibility and by its advanced professional accounting nature involving but not limited to general ledger plant assets and other related areas.
EXAMPLES OF WORK**
** This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Reviews present accounting procedures and policies and recommends changes or modifications designed to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting operations; studies present accounting methods and practices to assure conformance with policies and procedures established as standard operating policy; develops and modifies detailed accounting procedures policies and systems in order to meet the changing requirements of the City.
Advises department heads and other officers on accounting policies and interprets and applies them to the various City functions.
Manage the production of the Citys Schedule of Expenditures for Federal Awards (SEFA) and support the Single audit.
Provide oversight and guidance for the citywide Federal and State grant programs
Makes special accounting studies and analysis of varied activities of the City government; prepares special financial statements and reports for the information and guidance of City officials; maintains various ledgers.
Prepares monthly budgetary and other status reports.
May supervise all phases of the accounting division during the absence of higher level supervisory staff in the department.
Maintains accounts for special funds such as utility funds revenue sharing trust funds airport capital projects funds and special grants.
Audits reports from pension fund agent and prepares statements; prepares special studies of the pension plan.
Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
Depending on area of assignment:
Monitor and ensure grant compliance including preparation of citywide reporting of Federal and State grants monitoring and closeout of the grant programs
Provide training and support to all departments regarding grant programs availability and compliance requirements.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education experience knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree in accounting business economics or other related discipline; and four (4) years of experience in accounting or an equivalent combination of education training and experience which provide the required knowledge skills and abilities.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
None.
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant desirable.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of modern accounting principles practices and procedures and ability to apply such knowledge to general and plant asset accounting transactions to include Florida Public Service Commission requirements and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission guidelines.
Thorough knowledge of the principles laws and regulations governing the financial operations of a Municipal Government.
Considerable knowledge of modern business management practices.
Considerable knowledge of EDP methods and procedures.
Ability to devise and apply modern accounting procedures.
Ability to plan organize and direct the installation of accounting systems and procedures.
Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting data and to prepare appropriate statements and reports.
Ability to plan train and supervise the work of professional and sub-professional assistants.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
May be required to work and attend meetings outside regular business hours
Note:
May Require Assessment(s).
May fill multiple positions.
May establish an eligibility list.
Come join our team! The City of Gainesville oers a competitive benets package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.
All regular employees are eligible for traditional benets such as health insurance life insurance paid leave 11 paid a holidays a year a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan but we also oer great things like on-site tness centers tuition reimbursement on-site medical sta and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.
Equal Opportunity
The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability who require special accommodations during the selection process should notify the Human Resources Department at or TDD/TTY at .
Veterans Preference
Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07 Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans Preference.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
