Financial Accountant

7 days ago

Port Charlotte, FL, United States Johnson Service Group (IL) Full time
Job Description

Johnson Service Group is hiring aFinancial Accountant
Location: Port Charlotte, FL
6-month Contract to hire
Pay: $28.00/hr

SUMMARY
  • This position is responsible for performing technical and analytical work in the preparation and maintenance of accounting records with enterprise funds.
  • Responsible for fund accounting activities, including maintaining schedules/documentation for general fixed assets of enterprise funds; reconciling assets and liabilities; coordinating and recording deposits and other financial activities as well as reconciling accounts; preparing escrow/expenditure accrual schedules and other accounting activities related to the funds.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Responsible for all accounting records supporting the county Utilities, Landfill and Sanitation division including Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) reporting requirements.
  • Responsible for the accounting of special assessments for utility related projects and other various tasks related to enterprise funds, to include revenue and receivable recognition in accordance with GAAP, analysis of assessment rates, debt service schedules and other related financing transactions.
  • Responsible for maintaining the fixed asset module within the County's general ledger system, including year-end reconciliation to the general ledger trial balance for presentation to the external audit team for the annual audit as relates to enterprise funds and close out of utility, landfill and sanitation projects, working with both fiscal staff, utility staff and landfill staff to ensure the proper recording of construction in progress and fixed assets.
  • Responsible for meeting all reporting requirements with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) with respect to landfill closure funding and required escrow deposits for the audit by an external accounting firm and subsequent submission to the FDEP.
  • Responsible for monthly reconciliations of the Landfill accounts receivable and proper recording of customer deposits and billing, utilizing an external landfill customer-based system.
  • Responsible for preparation of all requested analysis and account reconciliation by an external audit firm as relates to the Landfill, Utility and Sanitation Districts annual audit.
  • Responsible for oversight of several funds, including special benefit units, and preparation of financial statements, cash flow statements and footnotes for year-end reporting in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Landfill, the Utility and Sanitation District using generally accepted governmental accounting standards.
  • Prepares year-end accrual and adjusting journal entries.
  • Prepares various reports, schedules, and analysis as requested.
  • Supports our core value of Continuous, Innovation and Improvement, by serving as a resource to other Comptroller staff and troubleshoots problems to assure accurate maintenance of financial data.
  • Responsible for accuracy and completeness of financial analysis work performed.
  • Responsible for keeping current with accounting standards that affect his/her areas of responsibility.
  • Assists with special projects / Must maintain confidentiality / Other duties as required.
  • There are no direct supervisory responsibilities, however from time to time the incumbent will interface with Finance department clerical staff.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field and 4 years of experience
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
  • Must also be able to work nights and weekends as needed to complete required fiscal reporting or as needed to attend commission or other budgetary and/or investment meetings.
  • Must also be able to attend outside business and other governmental or community functions.
  • Experience in Governmental Enterprise Funds Accounting is preferred.
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as it applies to governmental entities is preferred.

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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