Accountant Senior - HOSS

Accountant Senior - HOSS

Salary

$70,307.14 - $112,209.06 Annually

Location

HS- CPD/Fiscal, 655 S Andrews Ave, Suite 1060 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1414586

Department

HOSS Operations

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Closing Date

8/7/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Veterans Preference Notice

Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

International Degree Verification

International degrees must be evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org/members or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Candidates are responsible for all evaluation expenses. Completed evaluations do not guarantee employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.

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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the Accountant Senior (HOSS-D) position with the Human Services Department - Housing Options, Solutions, and Supports Division.

The Housing Options, Solutions, and Supports Division is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to drive the financial integrity of our housing programs. In this fast-paced role, you'll manage complex reconciliations, review and approve high-volume fiscal transactions, oversee multimillion-dollar HUD drawdowns, and prepare critical federal, state, and County reports.

You'll analyze financial data to support contract negotiations and funding reallocations, lead provider invoice review, develop grant budget forecasts, support major audits, and create polished financial materials for Board action. This position also plays a key role in developing fiscal policies, preparing annual reports, training staff in PeopleSoft, and ensuring full compliance across all grants and financial systems. The ideal candidate is a sharp, proactive financial expert who excels at managing detailed data, optimizing processes, and upholding accountability. If you're energized by complex reconciliations, high-impact grant funding, and strengthening programs through strong fiscal stewardship, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community.

2026 Benefits of Broward County Employment

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Paid Parental Leave

Health Benefits

High-Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year

This is a grant funded position.

General Description

• Advanced professional accounting work in the maintenance and review of fiscal records; may supervise staff.

• Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance; or a Bachelors degree and coursework that qualifies for the CPA Examination.

• Requires two (2) years of professional level accounting, finance or closely related experience; including six (6) months of lead/supervisory experience depending on area of assignment.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Valid Florida Drivers License

Preferences

• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance

• Doctoral Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS)

• Advanced Excel Skills (Pivot Tables, Complex Formulas, Managing Multiple Spreadsheets)

• 1+ years of PeopleSoft Financial Application

• 1+ years of experience with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) electronic Line of Credit Control System (eLOCCS)

• 1+ years of experience in homeless planning, design, and evaluation of homeless related human service programs

• 1+ years of experience in Federal or State Grant Management and Reporting

SCOPE OF WORK

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

• Processes/records financial transactions including reviewing/approving various accounting documents such as journal vouchers and cash receipts.

• Reconciles and monitors revenues and expenses of various funds, prepares a variance analysis and prepares schedules for external auditors.

• Prepares monthly, quarterly or annual reports required by County Administrative Policies and Procedures and/or external parties.

• Reviews and approves payroll and vendor invoices for the Division.

• Prepares sales and fuel returns on a monthly basis.

• Assists in the preparation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and State of Florida Annual Financial Report.

• Maintains customer table, including setting up new customers and/or updating existing customer information for all County agencies.

• May assign, review, and approve the work of staff.

• Prepare quarterly and annual Federal Financial Reports and manage PMS/eLOCCS drawdowns.

• Review and approve thousands of provider invoices, cash receipts, contracts, and multimillion dollar drawdown requests annually.

• Reconcile expenditures and revenues for multiple HUD contracts and complete required financial reports and risk assessments.

• Analyze financial data to support contract negotiations, amendments, and funding reallocations.

• Create invoices, process cash receipts, and maintain reconciliation spreadsheets in PeopleSoft.

• Audit provider financial compliance and document findings and recommendations.

• Prepare payroll reports to allocate staff salaries and benefits across grants.

• Develop monthly and quarterly grant budget forecasts for division management.

• Support state and federal audits by gathering financial documentation and preparing summary reports.

• Develop administrative and financial policies and create detailed grant proposals in PeopleSoft.

• Prepare Board agenda budget materials, including budget journals and resolutions.

• Serve as financial rater for RFPs and review, score, and validate provider proposals and budgets.

• Assist with annual HUD award applications, including project ranking and performance review.

• Train fiscal staff in PeopleSoft modules and provide ongoing on the job support across grants and financial systems.

• Performs related work as assigned.

Competencies

• Business Insight:

Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals. Clearly understands how own activities relate to critical business drivers. Monitors business news and market changes for impact on the business or on own expertise area; uses this to shape decisions.

• Financial Acumen:

Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Provides rich and rigorous forecasts of the financial implications of ideas and opportunities. Makes well-balanced decisions regarding expenditures that take into account multiple considerations.

• Manages Complexity:

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.

• Plans and Aligns:

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.

• Ensures Accountability:

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.

• Communicates Effectively:

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.

• Nimble Learning:

Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. Relishes new or unusual problems; seeks others input and experiments with own ideas. Easily learns the essence of difficult issues and concepts. Investigates and discusses own mistakes to learn from them.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light work that involves sitting most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

County-wide Emergency Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of County-paid life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Employees who are hired into a full-time, or part-time position working 20 hours per week, are considered benefits-eligible. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01

What is your highest level of degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting or finance?

• No degree
• Associates degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctoral degree

02

How many years of experience in professional-level accounting, finance, or closely related experience, including six (6) months of lead/supervisory experience depending on area of assignment?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 4 - 5 years
• 6+ or more years

03

If hired, would you be able to secure a valid Florida driver's license as required for this role?

• Yes
• No

04

Describe your experience with State or Federal Grants. Provide examples of the type of work you have performed.

05

Describe the process you would utilize to develop a quarterly forecasting report that highlights under- and over-utilization of program funds.

06

Describe your experience and proficiency level using Microsoft Excel to manage multiple programs and budgets. Provide examples.

07

In HUD-funded projects, match and leverage reporting is critical. Explain your experience tracking, documenting, and reconciling match contributions.

08

Describe the financial software systems you have used for financial reporting and financial management, and the specific functions you performed within those systems.

09

Describe your experience working with programs or processes that require strict adherence to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Include the specific parts or sections you have worked with and how you ensured compliance.

Required Question

Employer Broward County

Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800

Phone (954) 831-4000

Website http://www.broward.org/careers