Accountant III

Job description

City of Temple Terrace

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year (Exempt)

POSITION: Accountant III

POSITION NO: 2.107

DEPT: Finance

Under the general direction of the Assistant Finance Director, this position is responsible for the following areas: coordinating with Human Resources for the Finance portion of processing payroll; monthly journal entries for various items, including fixed assets, investments and debt; Fleet inventory; monthly and quarterly financials; annual budget; annual audit; as well as other tasks deemed necessary. As a member of the Finance Team, this position will also be required to participate in cross training in other areas. This training may include, but is not limited to duties related to grants, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and utility billing.

**MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.**

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Proficient knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards
• Proficient knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Proficient knowledge of accounting terms and processes
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Knowledge to work in several areas within the Finance Department as needed

Ability to:
• Exhibit an exceptional learning capacity.
• Plan, organize, and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities, and complete work assignments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide professional, punctual, and courteous service to the public, and deal with adversarial situations tactfully and firmly while striving to maintain a spirit of cooperation and problem solving.
• Display patience under difficult and stressful conditions.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Plan and perform duties independently while exercising good judgment and initiative.
• Interact in a professional and respectful manner with city staff and the public.
• Communicate effectively and maintain effective relationships with supervisors, staff, volunteers, community, and senior citizens.

Training, Certification, and Experience
• MUST HAVE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE.
• Prefer minimum of 4 years' experience working in governmental accounting.
• Prefer four-year degree/certification in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that is determined to be directly related to the foregoing specific requirements may be substituted.
• Valid Drivers' License with acceptable driving record.
• Proof of the following NIMS/FEMA certifications will obtain preference (must be completed within the first 2 years of employment)

o *ICS-100, *ICS-200, *ICS-300, * ICS-700

Estimated Accountant III Total Compensation

CATEGORY

SUBTOTALS

Total Compensation

Annual Salary

$75,000

$95,592

City's Medical Contribution

$10,092

Retirement Plan (401A)

$7,500

Tuition Reimbursement

$3,000

Recreation Center Membership

$305

The City of Temple Terrace is a drug-free workplace.

A pre-employment drug screen, criminal history background investigation, and a driver's license verification may be conducted.

This position requires a satisfactory credit check and background screening as condition of employment due to the financial responsibilities of the role.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE EMPLOYER

POSTING DATE: June 8, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

To apply for this position, please complete the online job application or download, complete, and mail a printed application to the City of Temple Terrace Human Resources Department at 11250 North 56th Street, Temple Terrace, FL 33617.

You may also email the completed printed application to HR@TempleTerrace.gov.

Employment applications will not be accepted via fax.

Qualifications

• *MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.**
• Proficient knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards
• Proficient knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Proficient knowledge of accounting terms and processes
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Knowledge to work in several areas within the Finance Department as needed
• Exhibit an exceptional learning capacity
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Communicate effectively and maintain effective relationships with supervisors, staff, volunteers, community, and senior citizens
• Training, Certification, and Experience
• MUST HAVE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE
• Prefer minimum of 4 years' experience working in governmental accounting
• Prefer four-year degree/certification in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or related field from an accredited college or university
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that is determined to be directly related to the foregoing specific requirements may be substituted
• Valid Drivers' License with acceptable driving record
• Proof of the following NIMS/FEMA certifications will obtain preference (must be completed within the first 2 years of employment)
• *ICS-100, *ICS-200, *ICS-300,
• A pre-employment drug screen, criminal history background investigation, and a driver's license verification may be conducted
• This position requires a satisfactory credit check and background screening as condition of employment due to the financial responsibilities of the role

Benefits

• STARTING SALARY RANGE: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year (Exempt)
• Total Compensation
• Annual Salary
• $75,000
• $95,592
• $10,092
• Retirement Plan (401A)
• $7,500
• Tuition Reimbursement
• $3,000
• Recreation Center Membership
• $305

Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the Assistant Finance Director, this position is responsible for the following areas: coordinating with Human Resources for the Finance portion of processing payroll; monthly journal entries for various items, including fixed assets, investments and debt; Fleet inventory; monthly and quarterly financials; annual budget; annual audit; as well as other tasks deemed necessary
• As a member of the Finance Team, this position will also be required to participate in cross training in other areas
• This training may include, but is not limited to duties related to grants, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and utility billing
• Plan, organize, and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities, and complete work assignments in a timely and accurate manner
• Provide professional, punctual, and courteous service to the public, and deal with adversarial situations tactfully and firmly while striving to maintain a spirit of cooperation and problem solving
• Display patience under difficult and stressful conditions
• Plan and perform duties independently while exercising good judgment and initiative
• Interact in a professional and respectful manner with city staff and the public

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