Bachelor's degree in Accounting and one year of accounting experience; OR Bachelor's degree to include 9 semester credits in Accounting and one year of accounting experience; OR one year of satisfactory performance as an Accountant 1 in the County service is required; OR five years of Accounting experience may substitute for the required four year of college education.

Recruitment Notes

The Accountant 2 is responsible for the reporting function of the AP Compliance Unit. Responsibilities for this position includes but not limited to preparing reports to analyze and allocate the invoice workload among the staff available for processing. Identifies vouchers in recycle/budget check/exception errors and work with the department and compliance staff to clear these items. Reviews open payables pending departments' action and notifies and follow up to ensure the items are cleared timely. Prepares productivity reports for the AP Compliance staff, analyses the information, and compares them to the staff's weekly submissions. Reports discrepancies to the staff direct supervisors. Prepares and analyzes Accounts Payable reports requested via Public Record Requests. Prepares and analyzes additional reports requested by management. Works closely with the AP Supplier Maintenance team to identify suppliers with holds to determine alternate methods to clear outstanding open payables. Serves as first backup to the Cashier. Responsible for reviewing and entering wire information on the Wells Fargo CEO platform and submission to Cash Management for final approval and release.

This position may lend itself to Miami-Dade's Telecommuting Policy, which includes flexible work schedules and working remotely in those areas where such a policy is viable and meets the goals and objectives of the operations.