Accounting Director

Accounting Director 550 West Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778 $94,146

• $169,962 a year
• Full-time $94,146
• $169,962 a year
• Full-time Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the finance department (including Board Accounting and Clerk Finance), the accuracy of the monthly financial statements and for the annual financial reports for the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), the Clerk of Courts (Clerk), the Lake County Water Authority (LCWA), and the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).

This position is classified as exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Manages and coordinates the preparation of schedules for annual external audits for the BCC, Clerk, LCWA, MPO and other agencies. Compiles and prepares the County Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Provides managerial oversight to the Finance Office. Ensures that all activities adhere to established standards. Evaluates and implements changes to operations. Supervises the performance of clerical accounting and professional staff in carrying out the activities of the finance department. Supervision includes training, work assignment, and review and performance evaluation. Serves as a liaison between Finance Department and other departments. Researches and resolves accounting, payroll, purchasing, and budgeting issues. Assists in the establishment of financial reporting systems and internal control procedures. Develops and recommends system/procedure improvements and/or modifications. Reviews general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy of monthly financial reports. Compiles data and performs financial analysis and/or studies to provide supervisor with information necessary for decision making. Performs other duties of a similar nature/level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Six years of direct, verifiable, and related work experience in accounting or auditing. Direct experience must be sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Knowledge of statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures governing work unit. Knowledge of principles and practices of governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reporting. Knowledge of internal controls and auditing techniques and practices. Knowledge of supervisory practices including work assignment and review, training, etc. Skill in financial calculations, analysis, and reporting. Skill in organizing and prioritizing work. Skill in the operation of computer software and hardware sufficient to enter, retrieve, and manipulate data. Skill in project management. Ability to analyze data and prepare reports. Ability to fluently read, interpret, speak, write, and understand the English Language. Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, coworkers, customers, and others.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Fingering, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive motions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

VISUAL ACUITY

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, at distances close to the eyes, such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and extensive reading. The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Pay:

$94,146.00

• $169,962.

00 per year

Work Location:

In person