JACKSONVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

TITLE: Accountant II                                                                                                                       FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

DEPARTMENT: Finance & Accounting                                                                                        UNION STATUS: None

REPORTS TO: Deputy Chief Financial Officer                                                                            SALARY RANGE: $55,000 – $65,000

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a finance accounting position with the incumbent's primary responsibility is payroll accounting. The Accountant II is responsible for the review of all payroll accounts, payroll data, reconciliation of accounts, completing journal entries, analysis and payment documents to ensure accuracy and completeness based on earning processing, hours worked and ensuring payments are made on time. Other accounting duties may be assigned by the finance and accounting leadership team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The accountant will work with the HR department in reviewing payroll data and documents for inefficiencies and errors, checking whether all amounts are accurate based on hours worked.
• Evaluating payroll data and financial statement payroll accounts, determining required accruals, preparing journal entries, reconciling and analyzing payroll affiliated balances.
• Reconciliation of payroll records, billing and invoices, payroll earnings, and verifying payroll data, including gross pay, retirement, and leave time.
• Process payment support for payroll related vendors for benefits, pension, etc. and serve as liaison between vendors and the agency.
• Assist with year-end audit for payroll-related inquiries and answer auditor requests by pulling required reports, wage data, and/or other payroll related support.
• Advanced skills in software applications related to payroll/accounting systems; principles and techniques of technical record keeping.
• Compiles data and prepares complex, statistical payroll reports including government (payroll tax returns) and compliance reporting.
• Preparing reports and forecasts for senior management and managing internal controls.
• Adheres to the strict confidentiality of payroll records and other wage related employee issues.
• Assist in any additional ad hoc projects or departmental needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate requires a bachelor's degree in accounting with minimum three (3) years of payroll accounting experience or equivalent experience. Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designations are preferred. Good mathematical aptitude and understanding of basic accounting principles, GAAP are beneficial for the job. Meticulousness with focus on quality customer service with capability to manage deadlines and priorities are essential for the job. Advanced Excel Skills is required and competency using Microsoft Office suite and Yardi Systems. 

JHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. A successful applicant will be required to pass a background check including but not limited to employment history, criminal record and driving record, and may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening.

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 submit with your application 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

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us