Senior Accountant

Job Description

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The purpose of the class is to perform accounting functions and financial management reporting in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for assigned area of responsibility.

The class is responsible for preparation, disbursement, maintenance, review, interpretation, analysis and reconciliation of general ledger, budgets, payroll, financial records, bank accounts, assigned funds, audits and finance-related projects and documents. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed; develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

Position Duties

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The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Reconciles capital expenditures, bank accounts, and general ledger balances to include cash and fixed assets.
• Assists in preparation of annual financial statements.
• Assists with the development of revenue and expenditure projections and identify 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.
• Assist with the development of fiscal budget activities of divisions throughout the agency.
• Writes policy and procedure for assigned area of responsibility and interprets same for personnel.
• Assists Finance personnel in preparing and/or training for various tasks such as data entry and reconciliation of accounts.
• Process and maintain awarded state forfeitures to include tracking Evidence deposits, payment requests and forfeiture donations.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports such as sales tax Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Form (ESAC) and Public Depositor Report.
• May act as administrator and/or trainer for the agency's internal accounting system(s), software upgrades, web-based programs and online banking.
• Performs other duties as required when assigned.
• Regular, dependable and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Qualifications

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• 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 at a senior level.
• Must have strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (specific proficiency in Microsoft Excel).
• Strong work ethics with an attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those candidates with Governmental Accounting Experience
• Friendly, courteous, professional, and customer-service oriented.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a polygraph examination and criminal history review. Candidates must also pass a pre-employment drug screening. While employed, individuals will be subject to return-to-duty, post-accident, random, and reasonable suspicion drug testing.

Additional Information

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Work is performed in an office environment; work is completed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm); fluctuations in work hours, if any, are minimal. Opportunity to work four/10 hour days.

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices.

We encourage veterans, service members and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency, qualified applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.