Accountant III - Public Works

About the role

This position involves responsible accounting and administrative work in coordinating financial management activities for the Public Works departments.

Responsibilities

• Conducts continuing analysis of Public Works department revenues, encumbrances, and expenditures within established statutes, guidelines, ordinances, County policy, and GAAP.
• Oversees the department's purchasing procedures from requisition through bid and invoice processing to properly account for vendor payments.
• Provides training to new and current employees.
• Examines transactions in software systems to support invoice processing.
• Creates and assists in the preparation of department budgets; implements budget processes including periodic budget reviews, reports, and budget balances.
• Supervises the pre-audit of accounts, invoices, vouchers, account reconciliations, and records.
• Assists in tracking grants and other funding sources.
• Prepares financial reports for outside agencies.
• Assists in preparing capital improvement plans and the development and implementation of associated assessment fees.
• Assembles cost analysis and managerial reports.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives.
• Monitors ledger files, invoice receipts, capital requests, and vendor activity.
• Prepares journal entries, budget amendment requests, determines contract types, and establishes guidelines for entry and contract comprehension.
• Prepares statistical and analytical reports on departmental operations, including revenue, expenditures, time schedules, tracking workflows, and other data.
• Handles grant reconciliation preparation and submission for reimbursement from various agencies.
• Manages, supervises, and coordinates the work of a staff.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Seven years of experience in accounting, including three years in governmental accounting.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

Skills

• Knowledge of the grants process at the Federal, State, and local levels.
• Knowledge of the principles and policies of public and business administration.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations effective in the State and County relating to fiscal and accounting records and procedures.
• Knowledge of funding sources and impacts of special assessments and public funds within the County.
• Knowledge of Federal directives and regulations pertaining to funding of local assistance programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a computer, calculator, and routine office equipment.
• Ability to manage, supervise, and coordinate the work of a clerical staff.
• Ability to maintain records/files accurately and legibly.
• Ability to prepare reports and correspondence.
• Ability to make decisions and work without close supervision.
• Ability to make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.

Physical Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.