Job Description
Staff Accountant 2 #1129
Tallahassee | Finance
Salary ranging from $54,519.76 to $72,238.69 commensurate with experience with an excellent benefits package including employer paid pension contribution | Employees of The Florida Bar are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Summary function: Serves as a key contact within the Finance & Accounting Department, providing advanced accounting support for general ledger management, financial reporting, budgeting, and audit coordination. This position requires strong technical expertise, independent judgment, and a proactive approach to solving complex accounting issues and improving financial processes. This position is our Team Lead for our upcoming system migration from MS Great Plains to Sage Intacct and will continue to provide their expertise by creating month end and ad hoc reporting and supporting and training users.
Required minimum education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field (proof of degree required at interview).
Required minimum professional work experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
Required licensure certification(s): Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA eligible preferred but not required.
Additional information: Will require a credit check. Position may require working extended hours at certain times of the year due to high volume of activity. For example during the Bar's Fee Season, Annual Meeting and fiscal year-end close-out. These typically occur in the summer months.
Occasionally be able to travel for meetings that may require overnight stays.
Requires proficient use of 10 key adding machine, personal computer, copy machine, scanner, and telephone.
Requires advanced use of Excel and knowledge of report writing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for reviewing checklist, preparing necessary entries and then preparation of the monthly financial reports and all supporting schedules (Departmental and Board of Governors) and responding to questions asked by staff or members.
Assists the Controller in the coordination of contractual services including audit and actuarial services, particularly the preparation of information requested by various advisors, consultants and auditors. Responds to questions and facilitates completion of requested reports and information.
Prepares balance sheet reconciliations as assigned and assists in review and approval of reconciliations done by others.
Responsible for assisting with the review of year end procedures, preparation of year end entries as well as the preparation of draft documents and schedules required for the annual financial statements for The Florida Bar funds; the consolidated financial statements for all entities associated with The Florida Bar; and the note disclosures.
Assist in budget review and reporting. Monitors expenditures versus budget and researches and addresses significant variances. Advises the Controller of variances noted and facilitates resolutions.
Interface with IT staff to determine the cause and resolution to accounting system compliance and accounting issues. Assist during the testing phases of the implementation of accounting system upgrades and enhancements as it relates to financial reporting.
Recommends policy or procedures, as warranted and oversees the F&A procedures manual making sure it is kept up-to-date as it relates to financial reporting. Considers the effectiveness of internal controls and assists the Controller in ensuring that necessary controls are operating as planned.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge:
- Governmental and Non-Profit accounting and financial reporting principles and procedures
- Auditing Standards and procedures
- Sound budgeting methods
- Best practices for governance, management and internal controls
- Professional office procedures and practices
- Integrated accounting system operations
- Current risks and uses of technology
- Report writing
Skills:
- Preparation of financial statements and note disclosures
- Writing of business letters and documents and communicating professionally, both orally and in writing using proper grammar, spelling and word choice
- Financial Analysis techniques
- Critical thinking skills and logic
- Accounting for governmental and non-profit entities
- MS Office applications such as Word, Excel (advanced use of Excel), Access and PowerPoint
Abilities:
- Work independently in analyzing data and/or procedures to recommend action to management
- Compile and maintain fiscal reports and records
- Audit fiscal data for accuracy and completeness
- Follow and interpret written and oral instructions and policies
- Effectively problem solve
- Organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Communicate effectively and professionally
- Offer excellent customer service to other departments and members
- Demonstrate initiative and eagerness in group projects and individual settings and remain open to new ideas
- Tactfully manage difficult situations and operate well under pressure
- Manage and maintain a high level of confidentiality and demonstrate good judgment
- Use discretion and independent judgment
- Sit for long periods, hear and converse over the telephone, and key/work frequently on a computer
- Lift up to ten (10) pounds
Please notify HR, in advance, if you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the employment process.
EOE. This organization participates in E-Verify. Position is open until filled. Exempt position.
This position is in an in-office position, located in Tallahassee, Florida and is not a remote position.
The Florida Bar is the statewide professional organization of lawyers. The Florida Bar serves as an advocate and intermediary for attorneys, the court and the public. The Florida Bar also specializes in the following: Lawyer Regulation/Rules of Professional Conduct Continuing Legal Education Prohibiting Unlicensed Practice of Law Providing Law Practice Resources Lawyer Referral Specialties