Accountant I

ACCOUNTANT I

Location

Ocala, FL

Hours

Full-Time; hours not specified

Salary

$48,040.00 - $63,800.00 per year

Description

This is a technical, entry level position with responsibilities relating to review and control of certain accounting activities of the department. This position reports to the Accounting Manager of Finance Department.

Examples of Duties

• Reviews and analyzes the activity of the accounting division; makes recommendations for a more efficient utilization of personnel and work flow
• Reconciles assigned accounts, including monthly review of account variances
• Prepares and reviews General Journal Entries, including imports generated from the general ledger system
• Develops and maintains various reports of fixed assets, payroll and general accounting for the annual audit based on assigned accountant's scope of work
• Prepares bank reconciliations monthly
• Assigned Accountant initiates and maintains reports monthly of Fixed Assets activity to analyze and record general ledger transactions, review activity and prepare reports for year-end closing, including depreciation and booking of developer contributions from engineering and CIP. This Accountant compiles and prepares Note 4 of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
• Participates in the annual physical parts inventory and the year-end closing activity, including the recording of required general ledger transactions
• Prepares returns and reconciles sales/use tax, gross receipts tax, communication service tax, building surcharge and unemployment tax
• Tests, trains and maintains a working knowledge of the accounting software, (Eden) including assisting in the Maintenance of accounting related doc source codes

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science Degree in business, accounting, finance or a related field
• With two (2) years of work experience in governmental (fund) accounting or budgeting and a strong working knowledge of personal computers
• OR an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operator's Driver's License with an acceptable driving record (required for travel)

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of accounting and budget principles in a governmental environment and their application to the operation of municipal affairs
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting, purchasing, budgeting, statistical analysis, and report writing
• Ability to utilize personal computers and various software applications for analytical and data maintenance purposes
• Ability to carry out complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing