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Polk County Sheriff's Office

Accountant

Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida, United States, 33884

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Position Concept The Accountant assists in monitoring the fiscal accountability for the Polk County Sheriff's Office. The member performs operational duties and tasks specific to the position.

The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision.

The Accountant shall perform any other duties and tasks that may be required and shall have the physical, mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

Employee Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Wellness Incentives

10 Paid Holidays

FRS Retirement

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks

Free Employee Gym

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Education Incentive

Deferred Compensation Plan

Free Employee Health Clinic

Essential Functions

Create new ledger accounts

Prepares monthly law enforcement trust fund report

Awareness of and compliance with internal controls

Prepares journal entries as necessary

Reconcile bank accounts

Reconcile liability accounts as assigned

Calculate interest earned

Build Affordable Care Act files for IRS reporting

Reconcile general ledger accounts

Maintain integrity of inmate accounting system

Prepare applicable schedules for external auditors

Count and balance inmate cash

Generate invoices and monitor outstanding receivables

Research and respond to assist inmate accounts inquiries

Prepare fuel sales tax rebate report

Maintain compliance with Patriot Act and anti-money laundering laws

Prepare inmate affidavit certificates

Maintain compliance with inmate debt and unclaimed cash policy and laws

Mail out of county surety bonds

Reconcile credit card processor receipts to general ledger

Prepare monthly cash draw requests to BOCC

Generate money orders for released or transferred inmates

Monitor daily bank activity

Prepare claims for grants and reimbursable agreements

Maintain and reconcile fiduciary accounts

Maintain compliance with grantor/contractor terms and conditions

Prepare bank deposit for Inmate Accounts

Transmit funds to Department of Revenue

Administer for general ledger system (access and permissions) under supervisions of Dep. Director/Director

Other projects as assigned

Assist Dep. Director in preparation and filing of mandated forfeiture reports

Education, Professional Certification or License Minimum four (4) year college degree from an accredited college or university with course work in accounting, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Professional Experience A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications

Environmental Conditions

Works in an office environment with normal stress levels

Requires an understanding of accounting principles and processes

Knowledge of

PCSO policy and procedures

Various computer software

Internal controls

Numerical sequencing

Accounting

Fiscal Services policy and procedures

Audit theory

Generally accepted accounting principles

Finance system

Ability to

Maintain confidentiality

Operate office equipment

Operate calculator

Read and write English

Skills

Accounting

Interpersonal

Mathematical

Analytical

Computer

Reconciling

Keyboarding

Microsoft Excel

Website Navigation

Physical Requirements

Lift/carry 30 lbs.

Speak English understandably

Sit for long periods

Manual dexterity

See at a normal range or with accommodation

Ambulate independently

Hear at a normal level or with accommodation

Other Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Min USD $52,079.04/Yr. Max USD $70,978.13/Yr. #J-18808-Ljbffr