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Junior Accountant Job opening - City of Palmetto state Florida ( Job openings )
City of Palmetto , state Florida
( By Press Release office )
2022-01-28T00:00 - 2022-02-27T00:00 | 34 | 2
Title:
Junior Accountant
Division:
City Hall
Department:
Finance
Pay Grade
109
Salary:
$ 18.25 - $28.16 hourly
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Classification:
Full-Time
General Description:
The purpose of this class within the organization is to perform accurate, basic-level accounting functions in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and procedures regarding Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).
This class works under general supervision of mid-level accounting management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this job/class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job/class as necessary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with all aspects of the Finance Division such as cash receipting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, budget, capital assets, risk management, grants and pension; works under supervision.
Process insurance claims for the City with the City’s insurance provider and other third party insurance companies.
Provide back-up services to payroll and, when needed, process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 135 employees, which includes elected officials, exempt, non-exempt, part-time, union, and general employees.
Participate in month-end processes as assigned.
Prepare regular, special financial and statistical reports and statements, including reports filed with other governmental entities.
Serve as a liaison to other assigned departments to assist in preparation, administration, reconciliation, and adjustment of their budgets.
Provide record retention services relating to annual audit and accounting transactions.
Assist in the preparation of assigned sections of the audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR); assist external auditors as needed.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities:
Work cooperatively with other departments and embrace a teamwork approach to complete tasks and provide quality, seamless customer service.
Supervises and supports RFP committee meetings, hiring committee, and special projects.
Performs related work as assigned.
Data Responsibility:
Collect, classify or format data or information in accordance with a prescribed schema or plan to facilitate the identification and extraction of useful information.
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding employee and customer information.
People Responsibility:
Speak with or signal to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature.
Asset Responsibility:
Responsible for achieving moderate economies and/or preventing moderate losses through the timely reconciliation of financial reports.
Mathematical Requirements:
Use mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions; or measurements, logarithmic descriptive statistics, mathematical and classifications or schemes.
Communications Requirements:
Read journals, manuals and professional publications; speak informally to groups of co-workers, compose original reports using proper language, punctuation, grammar and style.
Judgment Requirements:
Requires interpretation of procedures and constant decisions affecting departments; works in a very fluid environment with guidelines, but significant variation.
Complexity of Work:
Performs coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem solving; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results or frequent exposure to unusual pressures.
Impact of Errors:
The impact of errors is very serious - affects entire organization and the general public.
Physical Demands:
Performs coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem solving; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results or frequent exposure to unusual pressures.
Equipment Usage:
Handles or uses office machinery, tools, equipment or work aids.
Unavoidable Hazards:
None.
Safety of Others:
Requires no responsibility for the safety and health of others.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires an Associate's Degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related accounting field, or, 18 college semester hours in accounting,
including principles and intermediate accounting.
Requires one (1) year of experience in a bookkeeping or related accounting or finance position.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
None required.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:
The City of Palmetto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Palmetto will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
***Please Note: This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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