Payroll Accountant

Job Description

Perform accounting functions and financial management reporting in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Responsible for preparation, disbursement, maintenance, review, and reconciliation of payroll. Works within a general outline of work to be performed; develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

Position Duties

• Prepare, examine, and reconcile payroll and accounting records, financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and procedural standards.
• Prepare and post G/L entries, reconcile general ledger balances to detail journal or supporting information, record general journal entries and run or prepare payroll reports.
• Prepare periodic payroll and accounting reports and adjustments.
• Maintain and reconcile payroll bank accounts and positive pay bank files, resolving any discrepancies.
• Reconcile capital expenditures, bank accounts, and general ledger balances to include cash and fixed assets.
• Aids in preparation of annual financial statements.
• Aids in the development of revenue and expenditure projections and identifies significant variances.
• Prepares and analyzes financial reports to identify potential problems and significant trends to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and/or policies.
• Provides regular recurring support and assistance posting and monitoring Off-Duty details across the agency, including evening and weekend support as needed.
• Performs other duties as required when assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of relevant work experience in government and/or accounting industry; experience performing payroll processing, timekeeping functions, payroll reconciling and accounting related functions required.
• Experience above the minimum requirement may substitute for required education. We will evaluate all education and relevant experience.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (specific proficiency in Microsoft Excel).
• Experience in governmental accounting is preferred as well as experience working with Tyler Munis.
• Strong work ethics with an attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those candidates with Governmental Accounting and/or payroll experience.
• Friendly, courteous, professional, and customer-service oriented.
• Valid Driver's License (must be maintained throughout employment)

Additional Information

• Work is performed in an office environment; work is completed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm); however, some work outside of these hours is expected and is not uncommon at certain times within each month and end of the year as business conditions and deadlines require.
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation including polygraph, reference/employment/neighborhood checks.
• submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to assuming position and will be subject to return to duty, post-accident and/or random and reasonable suspicion drug tests while employed with BCSO.

Benefits

• 96 hours of vacation accrual per year (Increases based on years of service)
• 96 hours of sick time accrual per year (unlimited carryover)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 60 hours of personal leave per year
• Medical/Prescription insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Mental Health - Employee Assistance plan
• Dental/Vision/Dependent Health Insurance available at Group Rates
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program (employee contribution)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Up to $140.00/month educational incentive pay
• Up to $120.00/month career/advanced training course incentive (sworn only)
• Workout facilities
• Uniforms and Leather (dependent on position)
• Weapon (dependent on position)
• $300.00/year boot allowance (dependent on position)