Accountant I

About the role

This position provides essential accounting support by reviewing and analyzing financial data, preparing reconciliations, and assisting with the preparation of financial reports and special projects. It involves monitoring funding sources, preparing schedules for external audits, and supporting grant and cash management activities.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes accounts and prepares reconciliations of various funds and accounts.
• Analyzes financial data and monthly financial reports.
• Maintains spreadsheets related to funding sources budgeted and transferred.
• Assists in the preparation of and completion of a variety of accounting and financial reports or projects, including special projects.
• Prepares and maintains records associated with various cash management and grant management activities.
• Prepares schedules and reports for the external auditors.
• Projects revenues and expenditures for budget.
• Prepares and reviews general correspondence.

Requirements

• Knowledge of computer systems pertaining to accounting and financial management.
• Knowledge of financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of electronic spreadsheets and other computerized financial reporting tools.
• Ability to design, prepare, and maintain understandable spreadsheets.
• Ability to plan, organize, generate, and present specialized financial and statistical written reports.
• Ability to analyze financial data and discern underlying problems.
• Ability to organize and evaluate financial data and develop logical conclusions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college with an associate’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, financial management or a related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two years of professional accounting and financial reporting experience.
• One year experience in local government finance, preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of computer systems pertaining to accounting and financial management.
• Knowledge of financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of electronic spreadsheets and other computerized financial reporting tools.
• Ability to design, prepare, and maintain understandable spreadsheets.
• Ability to plan, organize, generate, and present specialized financial and statistical written reports.
• Ability to analyze financial data and discern underlying problems.
• Ability to organize and evaluate financial data and develop logical conclusions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Benefits

• City of Plant City contributes 8% of your pay to a 401(a).
• Vacation Leave.
• Sick Leave.
• Paid Holidays.
• Group Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Deferred Compensation 457(b) traditional and 457(b) Roth.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $60,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The position is full-time and works Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.