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City of Jacksonville Manager of Accounting Services - Governmental & Internal Services in Jacksonville, Florida
Manager of Accounting Services - Governmental & Internal Services
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Manager of Accounting Services - Governmental & Internal Services
Salary
$75,788.00 - $110,000.00 Annually
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Appointed Employee
Job Number
2025-06249
Department
FINANCE
Opening Date
10/23/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
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Job Description
Are you looking for your next career opportunity in the accounting field? Are you self-motivated and ready to serve the City of Jacksonville in the Finance Department in our fast- paced Accounting Division? Do you want to earn up to four (4) weeks leave time each year, in addition to comprehensive city benefits with free and low-cost health, dental and vision options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Finance Department is actively seeking a Manager of Accounting Services - Governmental &: Internal Services.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
This position reports to the Manager of Accounting Service - Fund Accounting and is responsible for the accuracy of the General Ledger and coordinating Governmental & Internal Service Funds and collaborates with the Accounting staff regarding City-wide activities.
Examples of Work
Develops process and procedural improvement strategies to ensure governmental and internal services expenses are recorded and tracked financially on the City's Financial Statements.
Prepares a variety of financial, analytical, and statistical reports and schedules.
Creates, reviews and/or posts journal entries City-wide.
Records adjusting entries to the financial system.
Researches, analyzes and reconciles complex accounting transactions.
Prepares and/or reviews monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Reviews and/or reconciles year-end financial statements components; assists with Comprehensive Annual Financial Report production.
Works with External Auditors and internal Council Auditor staff concerning reconciliations of financial transactions and other records kept by Departments.
Prepares and/or reviews supporting source documentation to validate posting to the general ledger and to resolve issues.
Assists with implementation of governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Adheres to deadlines and ensures accuracy for support activities such as performance management systems, bi-weekly payroll, monthly closings, etc.
Provides customer service to departments by responding to their request and exchanging information with them.
Analyzes, examines or evaluates City-wide journal entries submitted to 1Cloud for approval.
Reviews funds for any irregularities, and contacts source for corrections to be made.
Prepares schedules for audit and annual report, reviews subordinates prepared by client schedules (PBCs).
Prepares monthly and quarterly payments to the State.
Provides training and technical assistance when needed.
Assists with troubleshooting, developing process, validation of data and support module leads of the ERP system.
Schedules, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
Communicates clear direction, manages for results and leads organizational change.
Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, and demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing and motivating employees.
Other duties as assigned.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
- An eight (8) year combination of education, training and professional experience in accounting, finance or related field.
Preferred
Three (3) years of experience in professional governmental accounting or governmental auditing is preferred.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting or related field is preferred.
Oracle financial experience is preferred.
CPA, CGFO, CGFM, certification is preferred.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
www.coj.net/benefits
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
Yes
No
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This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.
I have read and understand the above statement.
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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $75,788.00-$110,000.00 . This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary?
Yes
No
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A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting or related field is preferred. Do you possess such degree?
Yes
No
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If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
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Do you have eight (8) years of education, training and professional experience in accounting, finance or related field?
Yes, eight (8) or more years.
No, less than eight (8) years.
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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Three (3) years of experience in professional governmental accounting or governmental auditing is preferred. Do you possess this experience?
Yes, I have 3 years or more experience.
No, I have less than 3 years experience.
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Oracle financial experience is preferred. Do you possess this experience?
Yes
No
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A CPA, CGFO of CGFM certification is preferred, do you possess such certifications?
CPA
CGFO
CGFM
None Apply
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If you possess the certification(s) please attach a copy to your application.
I have read the above statement and understand what is required.
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.
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City of Jacksonville
Address
117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Website
http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx
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