Finance Specialist

Job Description

Accountant | City of Haines City

The Tone:
The City of Haines City provides essential municipal services to its residents. This Accountant role is a critical part of the Finance Department, contributing directly to the accurate and compliant management of the city’s financial operations. The individual in this position will ensure the integrity of financial records, support various accounting functions, and assist with financial reporting and audits. This work is essential for transparent governance and the efficient allocation of public resources.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Haines City, FL

• Team: Finance Department, reporting to the Accounting Manager
• Mission: This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records and transactions to support the city’s financial operations and meet reporting requirements.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Operations: Perform duties supporting the Finance Department, including a review of accounts payable and payroll, coordinating vendor accounts, and processing employee loan and reimbursement programs.
• Ledger and Reconciliations: Prepare and adjust journal entries to the general ledger, reconcile general ledger accounts with subsidiary ledgers and bank accounts, and upload financial information to ensure accuracy.
• Reporting and Compliance: Compile regular monthly and annual financial statements, prepare statistical and special reports, and create schedules for tax remittances and federal/state regulatory agencies to satisfy reporting requirements.
• Asset Management and Research: Maintain the computerized fixed asset accounting system by entering new purchases and dispositions, reconciling it to the general ledger, and performing requested financial research projects.
• Audit and Departmental Support: Assist external auditors during annual audits, including the preparation of financial statements and supporting work paper files, and provide technical accounting assistance to other City departments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to perform complex mathematical computations and financial analysis, strong capabilities in researching, compiling, and analyzing data, and competence in utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include at least one year of relevant work experience in Accounting, Finance, or Business, a commitment to completing the required Bachelor’s Degree within one year, and possession of a Valid Florida Class E driver’s license.