Accountant II – 6538
City of Gainesville
Job Description
Salary Range Minimum: $52,000.00 - $84,052.14
Closing Date: 03/23/2026
SUMMARY
Advanced and specialized professional accounting work. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its lack of supervisory duties and by its emphasis on technical knowledge and advanced professional accounting skills.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Prepares varied financial reports including monthly financial statements, tax reports and filings and required reports for local, state and federal agencies.
• Assists with monthly and year-end close activities as directed.
• Performs account reconciliations, including cash reconciliations, payables clearing accounts, and other balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares and posts journal entries in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
• Performs fixed asset accounting, including inventory, tagging, analysis, capitalization, depreciation, and adjustments to the City’s inventory and asset accounts.
• Assists with the physical inventory of capital assets, ensures compliance with City procedures, and reconciles discrepancies.
• Files sales and fuel tax returns with the State of Florida in accordance with required deadlines and regulations.
• Assists in the preparation of cost allocations, job cost files, and cost studies to support budgetary and operational planning.
• Monitors accounting-related provisions of contracts and ensures internal control procedures are followed.
• Provides documentation and support during internal and external audits of assigned areas.
• Performs internal services billing and supports allocation of shared costs to appropriate departments or funds.
• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics or other related disciplines; and two (2) years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
None.
Closing Date: 03/23/2026
SUMMARY
Advanced and specialized professional accounting work. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its lack of supervisory duties and by its emphasis on technical knowledge and advanced professional accounting skills.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Prepares varied financial reports including monthly financial statements, tax reports and filings and required reports for local, state and federal agencies.
• Assists with monthly and year-end close activities as directed.
• Performs account reconciliations, including cash reconciliations, payables clearing accounts, and other balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares and posts journal entries in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
• Performs fixed asset accounting, including inventory, tagging, analysis, capitalization, depreciation, and adjustments to the City’s inventory and asset accounts.
• Assists with the physical inventory of capital assets, ensures compliance with City procedures, and reconciles discrepancies.
• Files sales and fuel tax returns with the State of Florida in accordance with required deadlines and regulations.
• Assists in the preparation of cost allocations, job cost files, and cost studies to support budgetary and operational planning.
• Monitors accounting-related provisions of contracts and ensures internal control procedures are followed.
• Provides documentation and support during internal and external audits of assigned areas.
• Performs internal services billing and supports allocation of shared costs to appropriate departments or funds.
• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics or other related disciplines; and two (2) years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
None.
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