Accountant I - Public Works

　　Salary

　　$28.80 - $36.00 Hourly

　　Location

　　Boynton Beach, FL

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　2024-0117

　　Department

　　Public Works

　　Opening Date

　　01/17/2024

　　Closing Date

　　1/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　FLSA

　　Non-Exempt

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Purpose of Classification

　　The purpose of this classification is to perform intermediate clerical and technical work involving the preparation and maintenance of fiscal and accounting records; performing related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Public Works Financial Services Administrator, the Deputy Finance Director or Director of Financial Services.

　　This position will work in out of the Public Works Department

　　Essential Functions

　　The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

　　Completes bank reconciliation by downloading daily cash debit and credit reports; reviews cash receipts on a daily basis, and completes a comprehensive review of the cash receipt credits to the General Ledger (GL) at the end of each month.

　　Reviews and verifies financial transactions and accounting entries related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and other accounting functions.

　　Reviews daily cash receipts reports for municipal fees and fines; checks accuracy of transaction codes and amounts.

　　Calculates accounting charges and prepares journal entries; prepares general ledger reports and trial balances; identifies discrepancies or problems and makes necessary adjustments and corrections; reconciles and balances reports.

　　Completes month end reconciliation for Sales Tax, Fuel Tax and/or any other statutory filing deadlines that need to be met.

　　Closes out general ledger accounts and prepares journal entries for year-end; assists in gathering information and preparing documentation for the City's comprehensive annual financial reports.

　　Posts, checks, balances, reconciles, and adjusts a variety of financial records and accounts relating to accounts payable or accounts receivable;

　　Enters receiving information into system for payment.

　　Reviews invoices, checks extensions, additions, proper coding, and other pertinent data; processes for payment.

　　Acts as liaison between Financial Services, purchasing, and vendors regarding payment or other problems.

　　Operates calculator, computer terminal, and other standard office equipment incident to establishing, updating, and maintaining records.

　　ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

　　Performs other related duties as required.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration; and

　　One (1) year previous experience in financial accounting; and

　　Must have completed Excel Beginner Certification/Course or complete within six (6) months of hire.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Minimum Qualifications for education and experience must be met before consideration of the following Preferred Qualifications:

　　Previous experience in financial accounting in the public sector;

　　Day-to-day experience with spreadsheets; and

　　Demonstrated ability to design and compile statistical reports, forms and records

　　Knowledge of accounting principles, budget, fixed assets, grants, audit and CIP

　　Supplemental Information

　　COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES

　　Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

　　Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.

　　Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.

　　Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.

　　Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.

　　Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

　　Knowledge of bookkeeping terminology, methods, procedures, and equipment.

　　Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment.

　　Knowledge of accounting principles and related data processing equipment.

　　Skill in the use of computer terminal and word processing equipment.

　　Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

　　Ability to establish and follow detailed work procedures.

　　Ability to post accounts and to perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.

　　Skilled in the use of a variety of office machines and some typing ability.

　　Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, and contractors.

　　PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

　　Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

　　Sensory Requirements: Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

　　Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

　　The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

　　A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.

　　VETERANS' PREFERENCE

　　Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City’s hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.

　　Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package.

　　The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits package includes:

　　• Student Loan Forgiveness

　　• Health Insurance

　　• Dental Insurance

　　• Vision Care Plan

　　• Basic Term Life Insurance

　　• Supplemental Life Insurance

　　• Dependent Life Insurance

　　• Accidental Death and

　　Dismemberment Insurance

　　• City Pension Plan

　　• Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans

　　• Long Term Disability Insurance

　　• Employee Assistance Program

　　• 457 Savings Plan (three options)

　　• Paid Annual Leave / Vacation

　　• Bonus Vacation Hours

　　• 12 Paid Holidays

　　• Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave

　　• Educational Assistance Program *(Depending on budget funding)

　　• On-site Training Program

　　• Wellness Program

　　• Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans

　　• Credit Union

　　• Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan

　　• Flexible Spending Account

　　• Direct Deposit

　　• Social Security

　　Student Loan Forgiveness

　　Let your City of Boynton Beach employment work for you! Under the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your student loan balance may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify.

　　Health Insurance

　　The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and/or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s).

　　Dental Insurance

　　Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City.

　　Vision Care Plan

　　Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee.

　　Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

　　The City provides each eligible employee with term life and accidental death insurance.

　　Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance

　　Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased.

　　Dependent Life Insurance

　　Employees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children.

　　City Retirement / Pension Plans

　　The City has pension plans for general employees, police, and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program.

　　Supplemental Plans

　　Supplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans.

　　Short and Long Term Disability

　　The City provides Short and Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job.

　　Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

　　The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) to provide employees and their dependents with free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems.

　　Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans)

　　The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis.

　　Vacation

　　All full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment.

　　Holidays

　　The City observes12 paid holidays throughout the year.

　　Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave

　　Full-time employees accrue one day of sick leave per month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family.

　　Tuition Assistance*(Depending on available budget funding)

　　The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees.

　　Wellness Program

　　The City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year.

　　Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection Plan

　　Employees may choose to enroll in a prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans.

　　CreditUnion

　　All City employees may join the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities.

　　Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium

　　Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you.

　　Flexible Spending Accounts

　　Employees may participate in flexible spending accounts for reimbursement of medical and/or dependent care expenses.

　　Direct Deposit

　　Employees may have their bi-weekly paycheck deposited to the financial institution of their choice.

　　01

　　What is the highest level of education you have completed?

　　High school diploma or valid equivalent

　　Associate degree

　　Bachelor's degree

　　Master's degree

　　Doctoral degree

　　None of the above

　　02

　　Please specify the degree(s) you possess and the field of study of each degree. If you do not have a degree, please write "N/A" below.

　　03

　　How many years of previous experience in financial accounting do you have?

　　Five (5) or more years of experience

　　At least four (4) years of experience, but less than five (5) years

　　At least three (3) years of experience, but less than four (4) years

　　At least two (2) years of experience, but less than three (3) years

　　At least one (1) year of experience, but less than two (2) years

　　Less than one (1) year of experience

　　No experience

　　04

　　If you answered "yes" to the above questions (#3), please explain your experience in detail. Include the employer name, position, and length/dates of employment. Failure to include your experience in detail may disqualify you in the recruitment processes. If this question does not apply to you, please answer "N/A."

　　05

　　Do you possess and maintain the Excel Beginner Certification/Course or are you able to obtain within six (6) months of hire?

　　Yes, I do possess and maintain the Excel Beginner Certification/ Course

　　No, I do not possess and maintain the Excel Beginner Certification/ Course, however am able to obtain within six (6) months of hire

　　No, I do not possess and maintain the Excel Beginner Certification/ Course, and am not able to obtain within six (6) months of hire

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　　City of Boynton Beach

　　Address

　　100 E. Ocean Ave

　　City Hall - Human Resources

　　Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435

　　Phone

　　5617426275

　　5617426275

　　Website

　　http://www.boynton-beach.org

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