Accountant

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What Would You Do?

• Conducts Month End Close reconciliations, quarterly budget audits, bank reconciliations, expenditure reconciliations.
• Processes the opening and closing of customer accounts.
• Prepares financial schedules for external and internal audits.
• Trouble-shoots and coordinates with integrated accounting systems vendors/owners for corrective actions.
• Generates transactional and financial reports to distribute appropriately.
• Serves as Lead worker to Accounting and Finance Technicians – provides quarterly feedback to Budget & Financial Management Analyst and Section Manager on performance matters to assist with growth opportunities for AFTs.
• Maintains the procedures through the direction and review of the Budget & Financial Management Analyst.
• Extracts reports and schedules to assist with monitoring the flow of financial data for internal controls and data integrity.
• Assists with developing, testing, updating, and implementing of financial tasks in accordance with established goals and objectives.
• Verifies procurement methods are being followed by department.
• Updates outdated processes and procedures.

What Do You Need To Have?

• Five (5) years of experience in recognized accountant work; or
• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration (or two (2) years of related college level education) and three (3) years of experience as an accountant; or
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or another related field and one (1) year of experience in accountant work; or
• Master’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Highly Desirable

• Experience in team leadership.

Why choose Pinellas County?

Benefits

When you join Pinellas County, you’re not just taking on a job—you’re investing in your future. We believe in supporting our employees with exceptional benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally. Here’s why our benefits stand out as some of the best in the area:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS): Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.
• Generous leave time: Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Wellness Program: Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs as part of our commitment to employee wellness.
• Deferred compensation: Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals.
• To learn more, see What We Offer

Want to Learn More?

Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities at the below link.

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