City of Temple Terrace

Under the general direction of the Public Works/Utilities Director, this position is responsible for performing complex and specialized accounting work at the supervisory and/or technical lead level following areas: accounting, Fleet inventory, fiscal management, and budget preparation for a mid-sized department/agency, and/or leadership for specialized accounting functions within a large department. This may also include monthly entries for various items, including fixed assets, investments, and debt; monthly and quarterly financials; annual budget; annual audit; as well as other tasks deemed necessary. This position will also be required to participate in cross-training in other areas. This training may include, but is not limited to, duties related to grants, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and utility billing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles, practices, procedures, methods, and theory.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems to include automated accounting system applications.
• Knowledge of the specific accounting and reporting requirements and the complete accounting cycle of the organization to which assigned.
• Knowledge of budgetary procedures and controls.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and procedures.

Ability to:

• Ability to schedule, assign, monitor, review, and evaluate the work of assigned subordinates.
• Ability to analyze and audit accounting, fiscal, payroll, and leave data, reports, and statements.
• Ability to prepare accounting and audit records, statements, and reports.
• Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and apply job-related laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to develop computer-based spreadsheets, graphs, summaries, and reports.
• Ability to prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and status reports for management, to include customized Business Intelligence (BI) reports, budget versus actual reports, projections, variance analysis, cost recovery reports, rate studies, and statistical information.
• Ability to plan, organize, and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities, and complete work assignments in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Ability to provide professional, punctual, and courteous service to the public, and deal with adversarial situations tactfully and firmly while striving to maintain a spirit of cooperation and problem-solving.
• Ability to display patience under difficult and stressful conditions.
• Ability to plan and perform duties independently while exercising good judgment and initiative. 
• Ability to interact in a professional and respectful manner with city staff and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective relationships with supervisors, staff, volunteers, community, and senior citizens.
• In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee's department, the County's Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during, or after the emergency/disaster.

Training, Certification, and Experience

• Prefer four-year degree/certification in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Prefer minimum of 4 years’ experience working in governmental accounting.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that is determined to be directly related to the foregoing specific requirements may be substituted.
• Proof of the following NIMS/FEMA certifications will obtain preference (must be completed within the first 2 years of employment)
  • *ICS-100, *ICS-200, *ICS-300, * ICS-700

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.

Copies of required certification(s) must be submitted with the application.

The City of Temple Terrace is a drug-free workplace.

A pre-employment drug screen, criminal history background investigation, and a driver’s license verification may be conducted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE EMPLOYER

POSTING DATE: September 8, 2026
 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.
To apply for this position, please complete the online job application or download, complete and mail a printed application to the Human Resources Department at 11250 North 56th Street, Temple Terrace, FL 33617.

 Employment applications will not be accepted via fax.