Accountant Supervisor
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Accountant Supervisor
Salary
$66,935.10 Annually
Location
City Hall - 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Civil Service
Job Number
2026-07176
Department
FINANCE
Opening Date
07/06/2026
Closing Date
7/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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Job Description
Are you looking for your next career opportunity in the accounting field? Are you self-motivated and ready to serve the City of Jacksonville in the Finance Department in our fast- paced Accounting Division? Do you want to earn up to four (4) weeks leave time each year, in addition to comprehensive city benefits with free and low-cost health, dental and vision options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Finance Department is actively seeking a Accountant Supervisor.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
This is professional level accounting work at a supervisory level in the maintenance of accounting and financial records. Work requires a basic understanding and application of the accounting and financial management theories, principles, and practices which is gained through a combination of education and considerable related on-the-job experience. Contacts with others require skills in understanding people, sensitivity to others point of view, persuasiveness and/or assertiveness and is often required to influence behavior, change an opinion, or turn a situation around. Schedules, assigns, monitors, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff. The work is covered by clearly defined policies and accounting principles and the employee is required to exercise judgment in determining how to accomplish program objectives. The work requires the use of judgment in searching for solutions or new applications within one's known experiences. Work is performed in an office environment. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer. The physical demands consist mainly of sitting or standing at a workstation for extended periods of time and occasionally lifting and moving light objects. The work is performed under administrative direction where the work is subject to operating plans, objectives, functional policies, and precedents, and the worker is given the freedom to determine how and when expected results are achieved. The work is reviewed in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work projects, and effectiveness in meeting requirements or expected results.
Examples of Work
Trains, schedules, assigns, monitors, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
Maintains and audits financial records, accounts, ledgers, and journals.
Develops new and modified accounting procedures.
Analyzes accounting and fiscal data, records, and reports.
Prepares journal entries and posts transactions to proper accounts.
Prepares summaries, trial balances, and related reports and statements.
Conducts field audits and prepares comprehensive reports.
Reconciles and balances financial statements, accounting records, and ledgers.
Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and various accounting software.
May certify and/or supervise preparation and maintenance of payroll records and pay vouchers.
Prepares and monitors operating budgets.
Composes correspondence.
Communicates clear direction, manages for results, and leads organizational change.
Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing, and motivating employees.
Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and various accounting related software.
Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of accounting and auditing theories, principles, and practices.
Knowledge of laws, rules, and policies governing payroll, leave, fiscal, and accounting books, records, and accounts.
Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and various accounting software.
Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
Knowledge of automated accounting systems.
Skill in making and verifying mathematical calculations.
Skill in maintaining accounting and fiscal records.
Ability to schedule, assign, monitor, review, and evaluate the work of assigned subordinates.
Ability to apply accounting and auditing knowledge to work assignments.
Ability to evaluate accounting and auditing procedures.
Ability to analyze and audit accounting, fiscal, payroll and leave data and reports.
Ability to read, comprehend, and apply job related rules, policies, and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to prepare comprehensive reports.
Ability to develop computer-based spreadsheets, graphs, summaries, and reports.
Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and various accounting related software.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
Six (6) years of education and/or experience in accounting which includes successful completion of 21 semester hours of accounting coursework from an accredited institution.
Two (2) years of professional level accounting experience.
Preferred
Supervisory experience.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in accounting.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
None.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The probationary period for this class is one year.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply atwww.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, @type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here:http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
www.coj.net/benefits
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
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No
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This position is located in an office and is not a remote position.
I have read and understand the above statement.
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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $66,935.10 . This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)
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A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting is preferred. Do you have a bachelors' degree or higher from an accredited college or university? If yes, you MUST attach your college transcript to your application.
Yes, Bachelor's or higher in Accounting.
Yes, Bachelor's or higher in another field.
None of the above.
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If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
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Part-Time and volunteer work experience may be considered if an applicant has worked/volunteered 20 hours per week or more. The complete work history, including number of hours worked per week, must be included in your application if you would like this experience to be considered.
I have read the above statement and understand what is required.
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Do you have six (6) years of education and/or experience in accounting?
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No
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)
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Indicate the organization(s) where you gained this experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)
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Have you successfully completed 21 semester hours of college level accounting course work from an accredited institution? Please note business and finance courses do NOT count towards the requirement. A copy of your transcripts showing 21 hours of course work with a "C" or better is required with your application.
Yes
No
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Do you possess two (2) years of professional level accounting experience?
Yes
No
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)
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Indicate the organization(s) where you gained this experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)
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Supervisory experience is preferred. Do you have such experience?
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No
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.
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If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, @type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read the above statement and understand what is required.
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Employer
City of Jacksonville
Address
117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Website
http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx
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