Kelvin Soto Esq. Osceola County Clerk of The Circuit Court & County Comptroller

Invites applications for the following position:

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

“Advancing the well-being of all one person at a time”

JOB SUMMARY/ DESCRIPTION

The Osceola County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller is looking to onboard a highly motivated Senior Accountant, that is willing to work in a culture driven by public service. We are recruiting a Senior Accountant that will support the operation of the finance division of our organization with the goal of transforming and modernizing processes by leveraging technological solutions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversight of Accounting operations, which include financial accounting, accounts payable, and payroll.
• Recruitment and hiring of accounting staff and conducting performance evaluations.
• Implementation of training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff.
• Oversight of the system of internal controls over accounting functions to minimize risk.
• Handling discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares financial reports and accounting statements.
• Prepares financial reports for operational management using Finance Plus.
• Posts journal entries to the general ledger.
• Generates summary sheets for use by supervisor or auditor.
• Processes payroll and prepare payroll reports.
• Proofs accounting reports for clerical accuracy.
• Allocates expenditures to correct accounts according to departmental procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures and the ability to train others in related practices and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to type at least 40 words per minute.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Proficient in Finance Plus

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Computer, Printer, Calculator, Fax Machine, Copier, Scanner

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Three years or more of related experience is required.

An Equal Opportunity Employer / ADA / Veteran's Preference

The Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, mental or physical disability or any other category protected by law in employment or the provision of services.

In order to ensure a healthy and safe work environment, Osceola County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller requires all selected candidates for employment to certify, before their start date, that they are either vaccinated or have received at least one shot of a two-dose vaccine. Candidates who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical or religious reasons may request an accommodation to this requirement. The vaccination certification process will be communicated at the time of the contingent job offer.

This requirement helps enable our employees to thrive in their careers at Osceola County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller and make the greatest impact on all those we serve.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.