Accountant II

Position Summary

A highly skilled and experienced professional performing various finance, accounting, and budget functions and processes; reviews, updates and prepares a variety of financial, budget and accounting transactions; maintains fixed asset data and performs related duties as assigned. Under general supervision, incumbent must exercise reasonable initiatives and independent judgement in ensuring that timely, efficient, and effective services are provided to departments, selecting work methods, and performing assigned tasks. Work is reviewed through oral and written reports, discussion, and results obtained.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Reviews and analyzes investment and bank accounts and prepares reconciliations of various funds and accounts.
• Analyzes financial data, monthly financial and actuarial reports.
• Monitors and maintains spreadsheets related to funding sources budgeted and transferred.
• Maintains capital project spreadsheets, analyzing projects to determine amounts to be capitalized and expensed, and ultimately determining completion of projects to determine their removal from Construction in Progress.
• Maintains annexations for the State of Florida Community Service Tax.
• Assists in the preparation of and completes a variety of accounting, financial, budgetary or statistical reports or projects, including special projects.
• Prepares and maintains records associated with various cash management and grant management activities.
• Prepares schedules and reports for the external auditors.
• Assists in maintaining and monitoring accounting and budgetary records in accordance with the Uniform Accounting System of the Florida Department of Financial Services Bureau of Local Government.
• Maintains fixed asset system and reconciles to general ledger; distributes inventory list.
• Records pension entries to general ledger and reconciles to financial statements.
• Prepares and reviews general correspondence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer systems pertaining to accounting and financial management.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting systems.
• Ability to learn and understand the Uniform Accounting System of the Florida Department of Financial Services Bureau of Local Government.
• Ability to prepare understandable spreadsheets and financial statement reports.
• Ability to organize specialized financial and statistical reports in order to generate and present periodic written reports.
• Ability to analyze financial data and discern underlying problems.
• Ability to organize and evaluate financial data and develop logical conclusions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Education And Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, financial management or a related field.
• Three years of professional accounting and financial reporting experience.
• One year experience in local government finance.
• A combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted at the City Manager's discretion.

Certificates And Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver License and be insurable by the City’s current insurance provider.
• Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) certificate, preferred.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) training will be required according to the job duties and responsibilities within one (1) year of employment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Code:

Essential Physical Abilities

Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

Physical Skills

ConstantFrequentOccasionalN/A

Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over)

X

Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.)

X

Light lifting (under 15 lbs.)

X

Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over)

X

Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.)

X

Light carrying (under 15 lbs.)

X

Reaching above shoulder

X

Use of fingers

X

Both hands required

X

Climbing (use of legs and arms)

X

Climbing (legs only)

X

Good near vision

X

Good distant vision

X

Both eyes required

X

Depth perception

X

Distinguishing basic colors or shades of colors

X

Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)

X

Straight pulling or pulling hand over hand

X

Pushing

X

Walking, Running

X

Standing

X

Kneeling, Bending, Stooping, Jumping

X

Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.)

X

Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.)

X

Code:

Environmental Conditions:

Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

Environmental Conditions

Constant

FrequentOccasionalN/A

Work Inside

X

Work Outside

X

In the Heat

X

In the Cold

X

In High Humidity

X

In Dampness or Chilliness

X

In Dry Conditions

X

In or with Noisy Conditions

X

In Darkness

X

In or with Dusty Conditions

X

With Silica, Asbestos, etc.

X

With Fumes or Gases

X

With Smoke or Flames

X

With Chemicals

X

With Solvents

X

With Grease or Oils

X

With Radiant Energy

X

With Electrical Energy

X

On Slippery Surfaces

X

On Uneven Surfaces

X

In or With Moving Objects

X

In or With Ladders/Scaffolding

X

At Heights above Ground Level

X

Below Ground Level

X

In Water

X

With Explosives

X

With Poor Ventilation

X

With Odors

X

With Unusual Fatigue Factors

X

Other Relevant Information:

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: The City of Plant City is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the City and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer of employment or a contract for employment or the terms and conditions of employment. The City of Plant City has the right to revise this job description at any time.

Eligibility: Coverage in the City’s group insurance plans begins the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.

Additional Benefits Include:

• City of Plant City contributes 8% of your pay to a 401 (a)
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Group Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Deferred Compensation 457(b) traditional and 457(b) Roth

To learn more details, visit our Benefits Page.

01

The following questions are required as part of your application for employment with the City of Plant City and will be used to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position as listed on the job posting. The information provided in your application must support your responses to these supplemental questions and will be subject to verification; documentation, including copies of required licenses and certifications, may be required. You may also be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills through a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire and selecting “Yes,” you certify that all information provided is truthful, complete, and accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may result in disqualification from the hiring process or dismissal from employment.

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

03

I acknowledge that the City of Plant City maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal and Florida law. I consent to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and agree to comply with the City’s drug-free workplace program and policies if employed. I understand that I may also be subject to post-accident and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

• Acknowledge
• Declined

04

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, business administration, financial management or a related field?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have at least 3 years of accounting and financial reporting experience?

• Yes
• No

07

If you indicated having professional accounting and financial reporting experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. Please do NOT write "see resume" or similar wording in this response. Answer completely here. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."

08

Do you have at least one year of local government finance experience (within the past seven years)?

• Yes
• No

09

If you indicated having at least one year of local government finance experience (within the past seven years), in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."

10

Describe your experience managing inventory records and reconciliations. What processes have you used to ensure inventory quantities and values are accurate, and how have you addressed discrepancies when identified?

11

Explain your experience with fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalization, depreciation, asset disposals, and annual asset inventories.

12

This position assists with accounting and reporting related to public safety pension plans. Describe any experience you have with pension accounting, pension board support, actuarial reports, benefit payments, or compliance with governmental reporting requirements. If you have no direct pension experience, explain how your background has prepared you to learn these responsibilities.

13

Which area of responsibility outlined in the job description most interests you, and how does your experience prepare you to be successful in that area?

• Required Question