Utilities Junior Accountant Position Available In Polk, Florida

Utilities Junior Accountant
Winter Haven, FL, United States

JOB DESCRIPTION UTILITIES DIVISION UTILITIES JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT PG 14 NON-EXEMPT

$23.03HR. – $33.39hr./$47,902.40 – $69,451.20 ANNUALLY Employee Benefits Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance
FRS Retirement
10 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Education Incentives
Deferred Compensation Plan
Wellness Incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free Employee Gym
Free Employee Health Clinic

MAJOR FUNCTION

Responsible for coordinating the financial management, auditing, and administrative functions of the Utilities Billing and Collections Department. Oversee accounting procedures, supervise staff, and assist with monthly financial reporting through the Customer Information System and Utility Billing System. The Utilities Division is responsible for public health and safety, as well as safeguarding the environment, by providing crucial safe water and wastewater services. This position is part of the team that provides services necessary for human health, economic stability, and overall societal well-being. At the core of the mission of providing these services includes commitment to providing excellent customer service to our citizens, business partners, regulatory agencies, and other county divisions.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Supervision & Operations Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and participates in daily billing and collections operations.
Trains and oversees staff to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Maintains knowledge of all applicable County, State, and Federal regulations impacting financial operations.
Ensures compliance with legal standards and internal procedures for billing and collections. Financial & Accounting Functions Records monthly general journal entries in the Customer Information and Utility billing system. Prepares monthly financial reports including Revenues, Expenditures, and Trial Balance by fund group.
Performs monthly analytical reviews and budget-to-actual comparisons to ensure accurate financial posting.
Assists the Accountant, Fiscal Manager and A/R systems Supervisor with trend analysis and other special projects.
Participates in regular and special financial/statistical report preparation. Administrative & Procurement Support Establishes and monitors accounting procedures for cash receipts, credit card, and online payments.
Prepares purchase requisitions and voucher payments in Customer Information System and Accounting Software, audits and codes purchase orders and invoices.
Posts and distributes payroll each pay period.
Manages office supply inventory and petty cash. Auditing & Compliance Collaborates with external auditors during year-end financial audits.
Assists with internal audits and reviews to ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards. Additional Duties Performs other related duties as required to support the efficient operations of the division.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Accounting & Financial Expertise Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, grant management, and expenditure control systems and utility billing.
Proficient in preparing complex financial statements, reports, and reconciliations.
Experience with journal entries, financial analysis, and trend reporting. Technical Proficiency Skilled in using accounting and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as Customer Information and Utility Billing Systems. Proficient in personal computer applications including ability to utilize all features afforded by Microsoft Office software and all programs used by the work unit, such as accounting, utility billing, meter reading, payment processing software and various record management programs. Ability to adapt to evolving financial software and digital tools. Leadership & Supervision Capable of planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of others in a supervisory capacity.
Able to train and mentor staff to meet operational and compliance standards.
Demonstrated ability to lead by example and manage workload distribution effectively. Analytical & Problem-Solving Abilities Strong analytical skills to research, verify, and resolve financial discrepancies.
Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and investigative abilities. Communication & Interpersonal Skills Able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
Skilled in preparing professional reports and documentation.
Capable of building effective working relationships with employees, officials, vendors, and the public. Physical Requirements Regularly required to sit, handle objects, and communicate verbally.
Frequently walks; occasionally stands, reaches, stoops, kneels, or crawls.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Vision requirements include close, distance, and depth perception, with ability to focus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree, with major course work in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of one (1) year of accounting, governmental administrative accounting, grant accounting, or related business administration experience which included budgeting preparation, analysis, and forecasting experience, and one (1) year of billing and collections experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment. A comparable amount of training and experience in the accounting field may be substituted for the minimum educational qualifications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

JOB INFO

Job Identification
2326
Job Category
13-2010 Accountants and Auditors
Posting Date
06/06/2025, 07:15 PM
Apply Before
06/21/2025, 09:59 PM
Degree Level
Bachelor’s Degree
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations 1011 Jim Keene Blvd, Winter Haven, FL, 33880, US