Accountant Senior (WWS BOD)
Broward County GovernmentAbout the role
Posting number: 1414646
Department: PW WWS Bus Ops Fin Report
Job classification: ACCOUNTANT SENIOR
Posting type: External
Categories: Accounting and Finance, Public Works, Management
Summary
The Broward County Water and Wastewater Services Business Operations Division (WWS-BOD) is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of - ACCOUNTANT SENIORwater-wave_23-2147608367[1].jpg
The Water and Wastewater Services Business Operations Division (WWS-BOD) is seeking a highly qualified and self-motivated Senior Accountant with exceptional accounting and financial-reporting experience. Candidate must be attentive to detail and possess strong time management and organizational skills. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are a must. The Senior Accountant performs administrative and professional accounting work, and is responsible for the following:
• Assisting in the management and coordination of the general accounting and fiscal activities for Water and Wastewater Services.
• Assisting in the planning and maintenance of financial accounting systems.
• Preparing and reviewing fiscal statements and reports and conducting special studies.
• Supervising professional and technical accounting personnel and preparing performance evaluations.
• Participating in the recruitment process of professional and technical accounting personnel as needed.
• Working with internal and external stakeholders via phone, e-mail, and in person.
• Analyzing and preparing detailed accounting reports and financial statements on a weekly, monthly, and year-end basis.
• Preparing and inputting accurate journal entries.
• Computing expense accruals and accounting performance measures.
• Reconciling general ledger accounts (Investments/Debt, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Inventory, and Construction Payments).
• Ensuring accounting transactions are assigned to the proper expense, revenue, and balance sheet accounts in compliance with accepted accounting standards, policies, and procedures.
• Assisting with the preparation of the Water and Wastewater Services Annual Operating Budget, Annual Audit, and Annual Report.
• Completing any other assigned tasks as needed.
Advanced professional accounting work in the maintenance and review of fiscal records; may supervise staff.
Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance; or a Bachelor's degree and coursework that qualifies for the CPA Examination.
Requires two (2) years professional level accounting, finance or closely related experience; including six (6) months of lead/supervisory experience depending on area of assignment.
Special Certifications and LicensesA valid Florida Driver's License is required for duration of hire.
Preferences:
*Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.
*Certified Public Accountant Certification (CPA)
*Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
*Certified Financial Manager Certification (CFM); or Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM)
*Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO)
*Two (2) years of PeopleSoft or similar ERP software experience
*Two (2) years of enterprise fund accounting, preferably in a utilities environment or similar experience
*Two (2) years of public sector accounting experience, preferably in a utilities environment or similar experience in areas of financial reporting, capital asset and inventory
*Two (2) years experience in preparing financial statements
*Two (2) years experience in public or private company audit
Examples of duties
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Processes/records financial transactions including reviewing/approving various accounting documents such as journal vouchers and cash receipts.
Reconciles and monitors revenues and expenses of various funds, prepares a variance analysis and prepares schedules for external auditors.
Prepares monthly, quarterly or annual reports required by County Administrative Policies and Procedures and
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