If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account. Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life. Department: GG_Financial Services: Accounting Salary Range Minimum: $52,000.00 Salary Range Maximum: $79,217.13 Closing Date: 06/10/2024 Job Details: Advanced and specialized professional accounting work.Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its lack of supervisory duties and by its emphasis on technical knowledge and advanced professional accounting skills. Job Description: SUMMARY This is advanced and specialized professional accounting work. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its lack of supervisory duties and by its emphasis on technical knowledge and advanced professional accounting skills. EXAMPLES OF WORK** ** This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Prepares varied financial reports including monthly financial statements, tax reports and budget information. Prepares financial reports for various organizations including local, state and federal agencies. May maintain general ledger. Controls financial transaction input to the accounting and information system. Provides continual account analysis to ensure accuracy of the accounting methods used and to support management decision making. Establishes and maintains job costs files, ensuring requests are appropriate from a budgetary standpoint. Assists in preparing cost allocations and cost studies. Prepares various account schedules as required for year-end activity. Monitors accounting related provisions of contracts and inventory procedures and controls. Oversees maintenance of revenue and appropriation records. Assists internal and external auditors during audits of assigned responsibility areas. Attends work on a continuous and regular basis. NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Advises on accounting related industry policies and procedures affecting the City’s operation. Evaluates investment and debt service activity of the system and prepares related monthly journal entries. Performs other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics or other related disciplines; and two (2) years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES Licenses None. Certifications None. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures and ability to apply such knowledge. Thorough knowledge of office machines and computerized accounting systems. Knowledge of auditing methods. Familiarity with fund accounting. Knowledge of legal requirements pertaining to Municipal government accounting desirable. Ability to prepare complex financial reports and statements. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to work effectively with co-workers and the general public. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time. WORK ENVIRONMENT May be required to work and attend meetings outside regular business hours. Note: May Require Assessment(s). May fill multiple positions. May establish an eligibility list. Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees. Equal Opportunity The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292. Veterans' Preference Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077. The City of Gainesville employs more than 2,200 individuals, ranging in positions from creatives to critical infrastructure engineers to financial gurus. The city offers many unique career opportunities across its two major employment divisions — General Government and the City of Gainesville’s utility service provider, Gainesville Regional Utilities.