What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Brevard County Sheriff's Office?
Senior Accountant - Payroll
Job Number 4370
Qualifications
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: *The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.*
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Work is performed in an office environment; work is completed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm); however, some work outside of these hours is expected and is not uncommon at certain times within each month and end of the year as business conditions and deadlines require.
Completion of a criminal background investigation including polygraph, reference/employment/neighborhood checks. submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to assuming position and will be subject to return to duty, post-accident and/or random and reasonable suspicion drug tests while employed with BCSO.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Job Number 4370
Qualifications
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- Bachelors Degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university.
- Two years of relevant work experience in government and/or accounting industry; experience performing payroll processing, timekeeping functions, payroll reconciling and accounting related functions required.
- Experience above the minimum requirement may substitute for required education. We will evaluate all education and relevant experience.
- Must have computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (specific proficiency in Microsoft Excel).
- Experience in governmental accounting is preferred as well as experience working with Tyler Munis.
- Work ethics with an attention to detail skills
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Preference will be given to those candidates with Governmental Accounting and/or payroll experience.
- Customer-service skills
- Valid Driver's License (must be maintained throughout employment)
: *The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.*
- Prepare, examine, and reconcile payroll and accounting records, financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and procedural standards.
- Prepare and post G/L entries, reconcile general ledger balances to detail journal or supporting information, record general journal entries and run or prepare payroll reports.
- Prepare periodic payroll and accounting reports and adjustments.
- Monitor, maintain and reconcile payroll bank accounts and positive pay bank files, resolving any discrepancies.
- Reconciles capital expenditures, bank accounts, and general ledger balances to include cash and fixed assets.
- Assists in preparation of annual financial statements.
- Assists with the development of revenue and expenditure projections and identify significant variances.
- Prepares and analyzes financial reports to identify potential problems and significant trends to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and/or policies.
- Provide regular recurring support and assistance posting and monitoring Off-Duty details across the agency, including evening and weekend support as needed.
- Performs other duties as required when assigned.
- Attendance is an essential function of this job.
:
Work is performed in an office environment; work is completed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm); however, some work outside of these hours is expected and is not uncommon at certain times within each month and end of the year as business conditions and deadlines require.
Completion of a criminal background investigation including polygraph, reference/employment/neighborhood checks. submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to assuming position and will be subject to return to duty, post-accident and/or random and reasonable suspicion drug tests while employed with BCSO.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.