City of Miami Beach
Nature of Work
Professional accounting and advanced supervisory work in coordination activities of the Accounting Division in the City’s Finance Department and performing advanced accounting work that requires a high degree of professional skill and experience. An employee in this classification is responsible for managing and performing related tasks for financial accounting and reporting, financial systems and reconciliations, audits, internal controls and other fiscal affairs of the City.
Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties
Plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate employees in recording accounting transactions to the general ledger, general ledger account creation and maintenance, grants management, fixed assets recording and reconciliation, and maintaining and reconciling journals, ledgers, and other records including bank reconciliations.
Coordinate the team in preparing periodic and year‑end financial and statistical statements and reports (ACFR, State AFR, etc.), maintaining and reviewing accounts kept for the financial management system, generating reports, writing reports, processing monthly and yearly closings, and purging information as deemed necessary.
Prepare financial statements, footnotes, and related statistical schedules for the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Coordinate year‑end audit functions with internal staff and external auditors.
Work with other City departments to resolve over‑expenditures and other problems.
Supervise and participate in special projects and problem solving with various departments.
Serve as backup to the Revenue and Debt/Treasury/Disbursement Manager.
Confere with superiors on matters relating to fiscal, administrative, and budgetary policy.
Develop and supervise the installation of new accounting procedures as needed to resolve problems and/or improve the system.
Research, analyze, interpret, and implement Governmental Accounting Standard Board Statements (GASB).
Prepare, review, and approve journal entries for month‑end and year‑end close.
Facilitate and manage the month‑end close process.
Review monthly and quarterly general ledger reconciliations.
Conduct oversight and review of monthly bank reconciliations.
Perform related tasks as required.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
Five (5) years’ full‑time paid accounting experience in a computer‑based municipal setting.
Proficient PC and Excel knowledge.
Physical Requirements
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.
Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office‑related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
No significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, and kneeling.
Some crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling.
For All Positions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press, the general public, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform related work as required.
Report to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.
For All Technical, Professional, Supervisory And Managerial Positions
Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City’s strategic plan.
Veterans Preference Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD‑214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year), must be submitted.
Benefits Benefits are available to full‑time employees only. The City of Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 vacation days, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 fixed holidays and 4 floating holidays); partial sponsorship of City group medical (including vision) and dental insurance, life insurance. Excellent retirement plan: pre‑tax employee contribution added to the City’s contribution; 5‑year “cliff vesting.” Voluntary benefits (fully paid by the employee but payroll deductible): flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long‑term care, and lump‑sum cancer policy. Also, U.S. Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre‑tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA). For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit the Benefits section at https://web.miamibeachfl.gov/hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement City of Miami Beach is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected employees job classification status.
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Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties
Plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate employees in recording accounting transactions to the general ledger, general ledger account creation and maintenance, grants management, fixed assets recording and reconciliation, and maintaining and reconciling journals, ledgers, and other records including bank reconciliations.
Coordinate the team in preparing periodic and year‑end financial and statistical statements and reports (ACFR, State AFR, etc.), maintaining and reviewing accounts kept for the financial management system, generating reports, writing reports, processing monthly and yearly closings, and purging information as deemed necessary.
Prepare financial statements, footnotes, and related statistical schedules for the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Coordinate year‑end audit functions with internal staff and external auditors.
Work with other City departments to resolve over‑expenditures and other problems.
Supervise and participate in special projects and problem solving with various departments.
Serve as backup to the Revenue and Debt/Treasury/Disbursement Manager.
Confere with superiors on matters relating to fiscal, administrative, and budgetary policy.
Develop and supervise the installation of new accounting procedures as needed to resolve problems and/or improve the system.
Research, analyze, interpret, and implement Governmental Accounting Standard Board Statements (GASB).
Prepare, review, and approve journal entries for month‑end and year‑end close.
Facilitate and manage the month‑end close process.
Review monthly and quarterly general ledger reconciliations.
Conduct oversight and review of monthly bank reconciliations.
Perform related tasks as required.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
Five (5) years’ full‑time paid accounting experience in a computer‑based municipal setting.
Proficient PC and Excel knowledge.
Physical Requirements
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.
Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office‑related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
No significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, and kneeling.
Some crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling.
For All Positions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press, the general public, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform related work as required.
Report to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.
For All Technical, Professional, Supervisory And Managerial Positions
Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City’s strategic plan.
Veterans Preference Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD‑214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year), must be submitted.
Benefits Benefits are available to full‑time employees only. The City of Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 vacation days, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 fixed holidays and 4 floating holidays); partial sponsorship of City group medical (including vision) and dental insurance, life insurance. Excellent retirement plan: pre‑tax employee contribution added to the City’s contribution; 5‑year “cliff vesting.” Voluntary benefits (fully paid by the employee but payroll deductible): flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long‑term care, and lump‑sum cancer policy. Also, U.S. Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre‑tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA). For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit the Benefits section at https://web.miamibeachfl.gov/hr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement City of Miami Beach is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected employees job classification status.
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