Job Description: Accountant

Client: State of Florida (Hillsborough Transit Authority – HART)
Position: Accountant
Worksite: 1201 E. 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–4:00 pm or 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Assignment Length: Undetermined, at least 30 days, with possible extension based on client needs
Pay Rate: $26.66/hr
Dress Code: Business casual
Parking: Paid, but validated
Work Environment: Cubicle

Position Overview

The Accountant supports the finance function of a public transit authority. The role involves detailed work with written and numerical data, helping build large public-sector budgets, and preparing financial reports for the HART Board, the State Auditor, and federal and state grants. The ideal candidate works well under deadlines, understands governmental accounting, and communicates clearly with managers, officials, and outside agencies.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform complex, detailed work involving written and numerical data.
• Assist in developing large public-sector budgets, meet critical deadlines, and make decisions under pressure.
• Help develop, recommend, and administer sound financial strategies for a public entity.
• Read and interpret complex laws and regulations affecting the Authority's financial activities.
• Prepare financial reports for the HART Board, State Auditor, and federal and state grants.
• Prepare and present complex narrative and statistical reports, correspondence, and other documents.
• Review, analyze, and interpret fiscal records.
• Provide updates to senior managers, elected officials, and community groups or organizations, and work regularly with Directors and senior managers to keep services efficient and effective.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, public and private agencies and companies, and the general public.
• Work in a dynamic environment, staying responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
• Perform professional-level work involving data, people, and technology in administrative, accounting, legal, or managerial settings.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and work toward departmental goals and objectives.
• Act as a flexible, effective team leader and team player.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures, and functions of the Authority.
• Knowledge of laws, guidelines, and regulations related to governmental accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and methods.
• Knowledge of data processing applications for accounting, including Excel and word processing.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines, and work under stress and interruptions.
• Ability to prepare complete, concise, clear, and accurate reports.
• Ability to interact positively with a variety of personalities, internally and externally.

Required Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for long periods, as well as stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects up to 25 pounds.

Background and Screening Requirements

• Level 1 background check: seven-year criminal history, including Social Security number trace and sex offender check.
• 5-panel drug screen covering amphetamines, phencyclidine, cocaine, opiates, and marijuana.