Project Accountant II Position Available In Osceola, Florida

Project Accountant II Project Accountant II

Salary
$30.38 Hourly
Location Kissimmee, FL
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
02532
Department
Public Works
Division
Administration
Opening Date
05/08/2025
Closing Date
5/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
General of Duties

NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS

INTERNAL

CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.

Under general direction, the purpose of the job is to perform routine to moderatelyplex accounting work, according to generally accepted standard accounting principles, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work. Employees in this job classification function at journey professional level to aplish assigned functions coordinating the financial activities of County construction projects according to established schedules, calendars, projects, and programs of the assigned department. Work includes preparation, auditing, reconciliation, recording, processing, balancing, and distribution of financial and related data. Essential Job Functions
The list of essential functions, as outlined in, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed in if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Performsplex accounting work for operating funds and architectural construction projects, according to generally accepted standard accounting principles, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work. Prepares and analyzes various financial documentation regarding funds and budgets; reconciles internal reports and analyzes discrepancies against general ledger/ job ledger accounts; performs a wide variety of account and budget management tasks. Analyzes, reconciles, balances, and maintains accounting records; develops budgets and special financial reports; maintains Owner and Contractor’s Contingency logs. Performs accounts payable/receivable processing, recording and reconciliation tasks, e.g., Owner Direct Purchasing Program, billings, vendor payments, fee collections, cash receipts, revenues, expenditures, activity costs. Generates various system reports or audit calculations and ensures accuracy, e.g., budgeted versus actual spending, budget processing, accounts processing, and expenditures. Monitors various revenue and expenses for departmental or unit accounts; ensures expenditure control andpliance with funding and reporting requirements, policy, and standard accounting procedures; monitors and reviews financial and account records and transaction activities for updating purposes and to ensure accuracy. Conducts standard internal audits of various programs, revenues, funds, and accounting records; performs special audits as assigned; reconciles assigned account groups and/or bank statements. Generates various weekly, monthly, and annual financial statements and/or budget to actual reports; prepares purchase requisitions for equipment and supplies. Ensures maintenance of proper audit trails and verification and reconciliation actions for all processed work; oversees the accounts receivable and cash receipts for assigned accounts and projects. Provides technical information and assistance to support staff, project managers, department managers and other departments regarding the financial and budgetary status of accounts and projects assigned. Trains employees in all functional areas related to the work, as needed.
Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.
Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Experience:

Two (2) years of accounting experience to include operating budgets and capital improvement project budgets. Experience with Construction Manager at Risk contracts preferred. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement.

Miscellaneous:

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to be a resource for staffprised of entry and journey level employees engaged in carrying out financial support functions. Thorough knowledge of pre-established local, state, and federal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work. Considerable knowledge of generally accepted standard accounting principles, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work. Knowledge of the application of statistical concepts and methods as applied to the analyses of accounting, finance management, and revenue projecting. Current knowledge of industry, regulatory and legislative developments affecting financial reporting of accounts and projects to ensure application to areas of responsibility. Thorough knowledge of basic bookkeeping and general accounting principles and techniques. Thorough knowledge of the operating budget process for Construction Management, Capital Improvement Project budgets, and overseeing contracts as related to Construction Manager at Risk.
Skill in performing moderatelyplex mathematicalputations and tabulations accurately and efficiently; intermediate level business mathematics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and decimals. Ability to utilize personalputers, standard office equipment and standard software applications, e.g., word processors, database software, spreadsheet applications. Ability tomunicate professionally verbally and in writing. Ability toanize work, prioritize, meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimum direction. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, or schedule form. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships andmunications with co-workers, department management, businesses, and other fiscalanizations.

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demand:

Sedentary
10 pounds maximum lifting.
Occasional (up to 1/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
Some occasional walking or standing may be required.
Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
Good eyesight for protection or safety of self and others.
Employer
Osceola County
Address
1 Courthouse Square, Suite 4200
Kissimmee, Florida, 34741