Accountant #2026-067

City of Pompano Beach, FL

$72K — $112K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
  • Experience in general or municipal accounting.
  • Ability to make independent decisions within established accounting policies.
  • Skilled in preparing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting complex financial data.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate clerical accounting tasks related to billing and revenue collection.
  • Prepare journal entries and complex bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies as needed.
  • Reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
  • Prepare sales tax returns, schedules, and financial reports.
  • Engage with state, county, and local agencies regarding accounting matters.
  • Process documents for automated systems, tracking daily financial transactions.
  • Assist external auditors with necessary documentation.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule with a four-day workweek, working Monday to Thursday.
  • Independence in performing accounting responsibilities.
  • Engagement with various levels of government agencies and external auditors.
Full Job Description
Salary : $72,704.53 - $112,531.00 Annually
Location : 100 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 2026-067
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 09/08/2026

Job Summary
Advanced professional-level accounting work is assigned to the Treasury Division of the Finance Department. Works with a high degree of independence in performing accounting duties and assisting in revenue collection activities for the City.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supervises and coordinates clerical accounting tasks in establishing, revising, maintaining, and processing various accounting and financial records associated with billing, revenue, collection, and recordkeeping activities.
  • Prepares journal entries and complex bank reconciliations, implementing corrections and resolving discrepancies as necessary.
  • Reconciles general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
  • Assumes responsibility for preparation of sales tax returns, schedules, and various financial reports.
  • Contacts and works with state, county, and other local agencies.
  • Processes documents for input into automated systems, tracks financial transactions on a daily basis, and responds to daily requests for account status and payment information.
  • Assists external auditors.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field.

Experience
  • Experience in general or municipal accounting.
  • A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Key Competencies
  • Ability to make independent decisions within established accounting policies and procedures, while using good judgment to prioritize work and meet sensitive deadlines.
  • Ability to prepare, analyze, interpret, and present complex financial data, statements, and reports.
  • Proficient in personal computer use, including Microsoft Word & Excel, with strong communication skills to effectively interact with employees and the public.

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to operate various items of office-related equipment.
  • No significant standing, walking, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, or pulling required.

Additional Information
Work Days/Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Job Status: ( X ) Full-time ( ) Part-time/temporary

Department/Number: Finance/1320 Pay Plan/Grade: 50/27
Position is open until filled.

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field? If yes, please explain.
02

Describe your experience in general or municipal accounting
03

Describe your experience preparing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting complex financial data, statements, and reports.
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Describe your experience with making independent decisions while following established accounting policies and procedures.
Required Question

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