Staff Accountant

Duties And ResponsibilitiesEnsures confidentiality of accounting and finance processes;Assists Business Services Director in review, update, development and implementation of policies and procedures for the Business Services section;Complies with federal, state, and agency policies, procedures, and regulations;Maintains financial security by following internal controls and adhering to General Orders regarding accounting and finance functions;Reviews and prepares timesheets for bi-weekly payroll, working closely with agency employees to ensure accurate reporting and coding of time;Verifies attendance, hours worked, pay adjustments and posts information in payroll processing system;Works jointly with Human Resources to ensure employee compensation and benefits are accurate; Completes bi-weekly processing of payroll;Timely processing, reporting and payment of bi-weekly payroll payables; Responsible for monthly reconciliation of payroll liability accounts in the general ledger;Responsible for keeping informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process;Prepares and submits quarterly payroll reports and processes W-2’s at year-end;Assists Business Services Director with budget functions to include creation of initial agency request, budget amendments, creation of financial forecasts and cost analysis of proposals;Coordinates agency month end and year end financial close outs;Prepares schedules and provides documentation as requested by the Business Services Director and auditors;Researches, analyzes and compiles financial reports as requested, i.e. accumulators, projections, historical trends, etc;Responsible for preparation and data entry of journal entries;Provides back-up for other Business Services Staff during absences;Performs all other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsGraduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma recognized by the State of Florida AND EITHER:Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field AND at least three (3) years of experience in Finance and Payroll; ORGraduation from a regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field AND at least five (5) years of experience in Finance and Payroll; ORAt least seven (7) years experience in Finance and PayrollThe Flagler County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing its citizens with a diverse, competent, trained and professional workforce by hiring highly qualified candidates. The FCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to reflect the diversity found in the community we serve.