Must complete a City of Gulfport application to be considered for this position. The application can be found at www.mygulfport.us/human-resources/
F/T SENIOR ACCOUNTANT- Responsible for general ledger accounting, including journal entry preparation, reconciliation and analysis of various balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure compliance, integrity of balances, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. Assists in development and implementation of related procedures and internal accounting controls, provides advice and assistance to other departments on the origin, nature or proper handling of accounting transactions; prepares financial or informational spreadsheets for management’s review and internal/external review. Research, review, and resolve unusual variances with minimal supervisor. Identify and tag capital asset purchased and enter information into the fixed asset program. Group/track associated projects and reconcile fixed asset database to general ledger. Facilitate the disposal of capital assets and/or inventory items through sale, transfer, or destruction in compliance with policies and procedures. Facilitate the finance department oversight responsibility regarding inventory transactions to identify errors and suggest process improvements to ensure accurate inventory value is maintained and accurately reported. Reconcile inventory accounts to the general ledger. Collect, coordinate and maintain vendor application and database files. Prepare request for payments or purchase orders in compliance with the Purchasing Manual. Perform purchasing functions for all City office supplies and allocates monthly office supply and copy machine charges to each department. Work may involve analyzing financial statements and records, coordinating budget preparation and administration, reviewing administrative and accounting procedures, preparing comprehensive reports on special studies, and assisting in the design and implementation of new financial accounting systems. Knowledge of office procedures, practices and equipment. Knowledge of bookkeeping and governmental accounting principles and procedures. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and other computer skills required. Ability to prepare financial reports and statements in accordance with predetermined requirements. Graduation form an accredited four-year college of university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Four (4) years of experience in accounting and fiscal operations. Must possess advanced Microsoft Excel Skills. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Possession of a valid Florida’s Driver’s License. Entry $61,917.755. Open until filled. Backgrounds, drug screening and physical will be conducted. Applications accepted at the City of Gulfport Human Resources, 2401 53rd St S., Gulfport, FL 33707, or via fax at 727-893-1005. E.O.E.
Must complete a City of Gulfport application to be considered for this position. The application can be found at www.mygulfport.us/human-resources/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $61,917.75 – $99,068.40 per year
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
- GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
