SES Accountant 2 Position Available In [Unknown county], Florida

Position Description
SES Accountant 2
ID
19686
Pay Range
$28.11 – $36.53
Advertise Close Date
6/27/25
SES Financial Services Accountant 2

Classification Title:

Accountant 2, C27

Location:

12490 Ulmerton Rd., Largo

FL 33778

MUST BE A CURRENT or

RECENT FORMER

(WITHIN

LAST 2 YEARS

)

PINELLAS COUNTY EMPLOYEE

Performs professional accounting work in a multi-fund/multi-account environment; completes a wide range of financial activities including reviewing and developing complex financial records and contracts; manages departmental budgetary, accounting, automation, and administrative operations; maintains and reviews complex financial records for the operating and/or Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budgets, construction projects, and federal grant monies. This is higher level accounting work for management of departmental budgetary, encumbrances, analysis, accounting and support services.
What Would You Do?
Review and verify invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests for accuracy and compliance. Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies or payment issues. Maintain accurate records of all payables and related documentation Prepare and process monthly, quarterly, and annual AP reports Monitor accounts to identify overdue invoices and initiate timely collection efforts. Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing disputes promptly Examine and verify all operating revenues and expenditures; ensure alignment with budget and make adjusting entries as needed Prepare materials for annual operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets, including account research and assistance with ambulance billing rate calculations Monitors the fiscal management of construction projects, auditing progress payments, change orders, preparing pay estimates, and retainage for contract and legal compliance and may assist in coordinating and preparing amendments to Consultant Agreements and in administering contracts for payment. Participates in departmental annual audit conducted by independent accounting firm, prepares work papers and trial balance for audit review, and conducts internal audits ensuring compliance with federal, state, and County regulations and generally accepted accounting principles. Pre-audit transactions related to assets, liabilities, equity, revenues, and expenditures for compliance with accounting policies and contractual requirements Create, update, and maintain expenditure tracking, contracts, grants, and invoices; maintain centralized files for documentation May supervise subordinate staff by assigning, reviewing work assignments, and training new personnel. Monitor specialized project expenditure budgets such as Hazmat or Technical Rescue costs within First Responder and Fire budgets Perform data processing duties, including use of statistical software or databases (e.g., Oracle), data entry, retrieval, and programming tasks Institutes and implements changes to existing financial systems for financial statement preparation as may be required by federal, state, and County regulations. Review and monitor contracts to ensure conformity with laws, regulations, procedures, and economic feasibility Performs other related job duties as assigned. What Do You Need To Have?

Education and Experience:

Six (6) years of experience in recognized accountant work that includes one (1) year of governmental accounting and supervisory training or experience; or An Associate’s degree (or two (2) years of other related college level education) plus four (4) years of experience as an accountant that includes one (1) year of governmental accounting and supervisory training or experience; or A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or other related field plus two (2) years of experience in accountant work that includes one (1) year of governmental accounting and supervisory training or experience; or A Master’s degree in accounting, business administration or other related field plus one (1) year of governmental accounting and supervisory training or experience; or An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations. Other knowledge, skills, abilities, and credentials required for a specific position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices and ability to research, interpret, and apply such;
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing budgetary and fiscal policies and contract procedures of County government and ability to research, interpret and apply such.
Knowledge of auditing methods, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of data processing and word processing equipment, practices, and procedures and ability to apply such knowledge.
Ability to analyze financial transactions and to make appropriate adjusting or original journal entries.
Ability to utilize integrated financial and information systems and other software.
Ability to prepare account analyses and reconciliation and determine the effects of unreconciled items.
Ability to prepare complete accounting reports and statements of considerable complexity;
Ability to plan, direct, and supervise subordinate staff;
Ability to develop and update procedure manuals.
Physical/Mental Demands
The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

Fingering:

Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Handling:

Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.
Visual ability: Sufficient to effectively operate office equipment including copier, computer, etc.; and to read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, etc.
Hearing ability: Sufficient to hold a conversation with other individuals both in person and over a telephone; and to hear recording on transcription device.
Speaking ability: Sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and over a telephone.
Mental acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.

Talking:

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Repetitive motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

Walking:

Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
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