Accountant

Winter Haven, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Concept

The Accountant assists in monitoring the fiscal accountability for the Polk County Sheriffs Office. The member performs operational duties and tasks specific to the position.

The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers responding politely to customers working as a team member functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision.

The Accountant shall perform any other duties and tasks that may be required and shall have the physical mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

Employee Benefits

Medical Dental Vision	Wellness Incentives
10 Paid Holidays	FRS Retirement
Paid Time Off	Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Direct Deposit Bi-Weekly Pay Checks	Free Employee Gym
Tuition Reimbursement	Life Insurance
Education Incentive	Deferred Compensation Plan
Free Employee Health Clinic

Essential Functions

Create new ledger accounts	Prepares monthly law enforcement trust fund report
Awareness of and compliance with internal controls	Prepares journal entries as necessary
Reconcile bank accounts	Reconcile liability accounts as assigned
Calculate interest earned	Build Affordable Care Act files for IRS reporting
Reconcile general ledger accounts	Maintain integrity of inmate accounting system
Prepare applicable schedules for external auditors	Count and balance inmate cash
Generate invoices and monitor outstanding receivables	Research and respond to assist inmate accounts inquiries
Prepare fuel sales tax rebate report	Maintain compliance with Patriot Act and anti-money laundering laws
Prepare inmate affidavit certificates	Maintain compliance with inmate debt and unclaimed cash policy and laws
Mail out of county surety bonds	Reconcile credit card processor receipts to general ledger
Prepare monthly cash draw requests to BOCC	Generate money orders for released or transferred inmates
Monitor daily bank activity	Prepare claims for grants and reimbursable agreements
Maintain and reconcile fiduciary accounts	Maintain compliance with grantor/contractor terms and conditions
Prepare bank deposit for Inmate Accounts	Transmit funds to Department of Revenue
Administer for general ledger system (access and permissions) under supervisions of Dep. Director/Director	Other projects as assigned
Assist Dep. Director in preparation and filing of mandated forfeiture reports

Education Professional Certification or License

Minimum four (4) year college degree from an accredited college or university with course work in accounting business administration or a related field or equivalent experience

Professional Experience

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications

Environmental Conditions

Works in an office environment with normal stress levels

Requires an understanding of accounting principles and processes

Knowledge of

PCSO policy and procedures	Various computer software
Internal controls	Numerical sequencing
Accounting	Fiscal Services policy and procedures
Audit theory	Generally accepted accounting principles
Finance system

Ability to

Maintain confidentiality	Operate office equipment
Operate calculator	Read and write English

Skills

Accounting	Interpersonal
Mathematical	Analytical
Computer	Reconciling
Keyboarding	Microsoft Excel
Website Navigation

Physical Requirements

Lift/carry 30 lbs.	Speak English understandably
Sit for long periods	Manual dexterity
See at a normal range or with accommodation	Ambulate independently
Hear at a normal level or with accommodation

Other

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Min

USD $52079.04/Yr.

Max

USD $70978.13/Yr.

Position ConceptThe Accountant assists in monitoring the fiscal accountability for the Polk County Sheriffs Office. The member performs operational duties and tasks specific to the position.The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: intera...

Position Concept

The Accountant assists in monitoring the fiscal accountability for the Polk County Sheriffs Office. The member performs operational duties and tasks specific to the position.

The Accountant shall perform any other duties and tasks that may be required and shall have the physical mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

Employee Benefits

Medical Dental Vision	Wellness Incentives
10 Paid Holidays	FRS Retirement
Paid Time Off	Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Direct Deposit Bi-Weekly Pay Checks	Free Employee Gym
Tuition Reimbursement	Life Insurance
Education Incentive	Deferred Compensation Plan
Free Employee Health Clinic

Essential Functions

Create new ledger accounts	Prepares monthly law enforcement trust fund report
Awareness of and compliance with internal controls	Prepares journal entries as necessary
Reconcile bank accounts	Reconcile liability accounts as assigned
Calculate interest earned	Build Affordable Care Act files for IRS reporting
Reconcile general ledger accounts	Maintain integrity of inmate accounting system
Prepare applicable schedules for external auditors	Count and balance inmate cash
Generate invoices and monitor outstanding receivables	Research and respond to assist inmate accounts inquiries
Prepare fuel sales tax rebate report	Maintain compliance with Patriot Act and anti-money laundering laws
Prepare inmate affidavit certificates	Maintain compliance with inmate debt and unclaimed cash policy and laws
Mail out of county surety bonds	Reconcile credit card processor receipts to general ledger
Prepare monthly cash draw requests to BOCC	Generate money orders for released or transferred inmates
Monitor daily bank activity	Prepare claims for grants and reimbursable agreements
Maintain and reconcile fiduciary accounts	Maintain compliance with grantor/contractor terms and conditions
Prepare bank deposit for Inmate Accounts	Transmit funds to Department of Revenue
Administer for general ledger system (access and permissions) under supervisions of Dep. Director/Director	Other projects as assigned
Assist Dep. Director in preparation and filing of mandated forfeiture reports

Education Professional Certification or License

Minimum four (4) year college degree from an accredited college or university with course work in accounting business administration or a related field or equivalent experience

Professional Experience

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications

Environmental Conditions

Works in an office environment with normal stress levels

Requires an understanding of accounting principles and processes

Knowledge of

PCSO policy and procedures	Various computer software
Internal controls	Numerical sequencing
Accounting	Fiscal Services policy and procedures
Audit theory	Generally accepted accounting principles
Finance system

Ability to

Maintain confidentiality	Operate office equipment
Operate calculator	Read and write English

Skills

Accounting	Interpersonal
Mathematical	Analytical
Computer	Reconciling
Keyboarding	Microsoft Excel
Website Navigation

Physical Requirements

Lift/carry 30 lbs.	Speak English understandably
Sit for long periods	Manual dexterity
See at a normal range or with accommodation	Ambulate independently
Hear at a normal level or with accommodation

Other

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Min

USD $52079.04/Yr.

Max

USD $70978.13/Yr.

Key Skills

Internal Audit
Accounting Tally
General Ledger Accounting
External Audit
Microsoft Excel
PMP
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Payroll
Financial Recouncilation
Financial statement
Accounting and Finance
ACCA
CPA
Financial Reporting

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Accountant

Winter Haven, FL - USA

Job Summary

Position Concept

Employee Benefits

Essential Functions

Education Professional Certification or License

Professional Experience

Environmental Conditions

Knowledge of

Ability to

Skills

Physical Requirements

Other

Min

Max

Position Concept

Employee Benefits

Essential Functions

Education Professional Certification or License

Professional Experience

Environmental Conditions

Knowledge of

Ability to

Skills

Physical Requirements

Other

Min

Max

Key Skills

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