Job Description

Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

This is highly responsible professional accounting work in the preparation of financial reports, reviewing and maintaining systems and procedures and in recommending modifications and improvements to the City accounting system.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision.  Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its lack of direct and routine supervisory duties and overall accounting division responsibility and by its advanced professional accounting nature involving, but not limited to, general ledger, plant assets and other related areas.

EXAMPLES OF WORK**

** This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.  The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower-level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reviews present accounting procedures and policies and recommends changes or modifications designed to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting operations; studies present accounting methods and practices to assure conformance with policies and procedures established as standard operating policy; develops and modifies detailed accounting procedures, policies and systems in order to meet the changing requirements of the City.

Advises department heads and other officers on accounting policies and interprets and applies them to the various City functions.

Manage the production of the City’s Schedule of Expenditures for Federal Awards (SEFA) and support the Single audit.

Provide oversight and guidance for the citywide Federal and State grant programs

Makes special accounting studies and analysis of varied activities of the City government; prepares special financial statements and reports for the information and guidance of City officials; maintains various ledgers.

Prepares monthly budgetary and other status reports.

May supervise all phases of the accounting division during the absence of higher-level supervisory staff in the department.

Maintains accounts for special funds, such as utility funds, revenue sharing trust funds, airport capital projects funds and special grants.

Audits reports from pension fund agent and prepares statements; prepares special studies of the pension plan.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

Depending on area of assignment:

Monitor and ensure grant compliance, including preparation of citywide reporting of Federal and State grants, monitoring and closeout of the grant programs

Provide training and support to all departments regarding grant programs, availability, and compliance requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics or other related discipline; and four (4) years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

None.

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of modern accounting principles, practices and procedures and ability to apply such knowledge to general and plant asset accounting transactions, to include Florida Public Service Commission requirements and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission guidelines.

Thorough knowledge of the principles, laws, and regulations governing the financial operations of a Municipal Government.

Considerable knowledge of modern business management practices.

Considerable knowledge of EDP methods and procedures.

Ability to devise and apply modern accounting procedures.

Ability to plan, organize and direct the installation of accounting systems and procedures.

Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting data and to prepare appropriate statements and reports.

Ability to plan, train and supervise the work of professional and sub-professional assistants.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

May be required to work and attend meetings outside regular business hours

Note: 

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid holiday a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note: benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.

Veterans’ Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at

**@ci***************.org











or by calling 352-334-5077.

How to Apply

Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: #finance, Accountant, and Accounting. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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