Jobs In The Port of Palm Beach District

General description

In general, the Accounting Manager is responsible for producing a monthly trial balance to the Controller according to GAAP and Governmental Accounting Standards. In this process the Accounting Manager will work with and coordinate the accounting staff towards this end.

Essential job functions

Duties

·        Manage the period end closing process through a trial balance for the Controller to review and compile financial statements.

·        Cash management including bank liaison, initiation of account and wire transfers, recording of cash management transactions into the accounting records, investments, and bank reconciliations.

·        Account for construction in process and process assets and projects put into service.

·        Assist with annual audit preparation and prepare schedules.

·        Manage the annual renewal and ongoing tasks associated with Property & Casualty Insurance programs.

·        Serve as biweekly payroll processing backup.

·        Assist the Controller and Director of Finance with miscellaneous assigned projects and tasks.

Education and Experience

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required

·        Five - seven years of as an accounting manager in a GASB environment

·        Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Port is an equal opportunity employer. The Port is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Port does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other protected status including same sex marriages. Employees with same sex marriages are entitled to the same benefits and equality as all employees This Policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Port facilities. No form of unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment, will be tolerated.

Security background check, drug, alcohol, and health screenings are required as condition of promotion or employment.

**Potential candidates must complete an application and forward completed application to the Port’s Human Resources Department.