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Accountant I 

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
Description

SERVICE PHILOSOPHY

We make every customer feel important and cared for, find creative solutions with a can-do attitude, and follow the Winter Garden Way.

SERVICE STANDARDS

* Ownership * Responsive * Respectful * Professional

Provide service delivery that will create service wins for both our internal and external customers.

WORK OBJECTIVE

Balances & analyzes general ledger. Records, classifies, processes and supplies accounting data. Assists in developing internal controls and monitors enforcement of controls. Prepares financial statements and assists in year-end audit. Creates ad-hoc reports, reconciles bills and accounts, and performs trending analysis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Balances and analyzes general ledger and closes funds for financial statements.
  • Establishes and maintains project accounting records-including all Capital Improvement Project (CIP) accounting and reporting.
  • Analyzes expenditures, revenues, budget and other ledgers.
  • Prepares journal entries as required.
  • Prepares monthly financial reports for revenues, expenditures, budget and other ledgers.
  • Reconciles accounts payable transactions.
  • Reconciles the monthly health and benefits invoices.
  • Responsible for providing all necessary data to the City’s Actuaries for the completion of pension and other post employments benefits annual valuation.
  • Serves as the City’s General Employee Pension Plan administrator.
  • Ensures integrity of financial information system.
  • Assists in preparation of various reports as identified.
  • Assists in the preparation of payroll and payroll related duties.
  • Performs all other related duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
  • Minimum of two to three years experience in accounting (government accounting preferred).

Exceptions to the minimum qualifications must be reviewed by the Human Resources Director and approved by the City Manager prior to job offer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Extensive knowledge of accounting, financial and management principles, practices and techniques.
  • Knowledge of data processing, systems developments and implementations.
  • Knowledge of the laws and regulations effective in the State of Florida and City relating to the fiscal and accounting records.
  • Knowledge of the principles of automated on-line data processing as related to collecting, controlling, depositing and safeguarding procedures involving cash receipt controls.
  • Ability to analyze complex financial information and prepare and present detailed financial analyses and reports.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

  • Work is sedentary in nature and regularly requires the ability to sit in front of a computer and intermittently stand, stoop, crouch, walk, reach, and to push/pull/lift/move light items associated with office operations.
  • Requires good manual dexterity and visual acuity, including the ability to grasp objects, use a keyboard, operate equipment, read documents and reports, and use a computer screen.
  • Ability to analyze complex financial information and prepare and present detailed financial analyses and reports.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

  • The work environment is a normal office setting.

The City of Winter Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Winter Garden provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

 
Position Requirements

See job descriptions.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Position Accountant I  
Close Date  
Location City of Winter Garden  
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Salary Range DOQ 


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