Accountant or Senior Accountant

Overview

The City of Tallahassee is seeking qualified applicants to fill either an Accountant or Senior Accountant position within the Financial Services Department. Applicants will be considered for the level that aligns with their education, experience and professional certifications.

These positions are part of the City’s core accounting and financial reporting team, responsible for maintaining the organization’s financial records in accordance with governmental accounting standards, playing a vital part in maintaining the City’s strong financial foundation. The successful candidates for these roles will be responsible for citywide governmental fund accounting, financial reporting and statement preparation, regulatory compliance and external audit coordination.

• Perform complex governmental and fund accounting work in alignment with GAAP and GAAFR standards.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statements with a high degree of accuracy.
• Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and apply appropriate corrective action.
• Support accounting system operations, including modules, integrations and financial applications.
• Assist with internal/external audits, monthly and quarterly reporting, regulatory submissions and compliance documentation.
• Help support grants and project accounting by reviewing transactions, monitoring revenues and preparing required schedules.
• Work independently on assigned projects, with work reviewed through audits, reporting outcomes and internal checks.

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Accountant: 4+ Years

Senior Accountant: 7+ Years

$21.66 to $68.25/hourly, depending on experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s in accounting, finance or related field
• 4+ years of professional accounting, grant administration, budgeting or finance experience
• A master’s degree or CPA, CGFM or CPFO certification may substitute for required experience

• Bachelor’s in accounting, finance or related field
• 7+ years of professional accounting, grant administration, budgeting or finance experience
• A master’s degree or CPA, CGFM or CPFO certification may substitute for required experience

January 30, 2026

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• Pension – Defined Benefit Plan (annual pension = average of last five years’ salary x 2.25% x number of years worked)
• 401-K Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution and 50% Employer Match of Balance at Retirement
• Excellent Health Care Coverage
• 18 Days Personal Leave (increases with tenure to 27 days annually)
• 6 Months Catastrophic Leave (after two years tenure)

Veteran's Preference

Certain service members, veterans and spouses of service members and veterans will receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. For information on who may be eligible for Veterans' Preference, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or call Human Resources & Workforce Development at .

IMPORTANT:
In order to claim Veterans' Preference, applicants MUST upload a DD-214 (and other documentation, as applicable) with their online application prior to the closing date of the job opening.