Accountant Hybrid

Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water —with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Support the District’s Finance Bureau managing multiple tasks and priorities in fast-paced, team-oriented environment. As part of the Finance Bureau team, the Accountant will ensure that financial obligations are met in accordance with board-approved agreements and Florida State Statutes. Using a web-based automated financial system, the successful candidate will process payments, encumber funds, audit financial documentation, collaborate with accounts receivable staff on revenue agreements, and provide training to project managers.

This opportunity offers an ability to make an impact on the organization and provides flexibility and a true work-life balance.

The District supports employees who prefer a flexible schedule or a remote work schedule so that they can enjoy their time outside of the District through work-life balance. This role is considered hybrid, which means the employee will be required to come on-site for periodic meetings and a minimum of three days per week, allowing the employee to work a portion of their time remotely (must live in Florida).

Come build a career that is challenging, fulfilling, and helps support the District’s mission to protect Florida’s water resources.

• 9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
• Medical and dental insurance (91-97% District paid)
• Vision insurance
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&DD insurance
• Long-term disability (District Paid)
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts
• Flexible schedule for work-life balance
• Legal and Identity Theft protection
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time

The starting salary range for the Finance Professional position reflects the minimum to 50% of the compensation. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.

• Disbursement Management
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  Oversee and process financial disbursements related to complex contracts and purchase orders for assigned vendors, ensuring compliance with board-approved agreements and Florida State Statutes.
• Financial System Operations
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  Utilize a web-based automated financial system to encumber funds, initiate payments via payment vouchers or purchasing cards, and manage year-end accruals and retainage tracking.
• Contractual Compliance
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  Audit supporting documentation as outlined in contracts or purchase orders to verify accuracy and adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Encumbrance Oversight
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  Record, modify, and liquidate District contractual encumbrances based on approved contractual documents, available budgeted funds, and authorized board minutes.
• Revenue Contract Coordination
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  Collaborate with accounts receivable to manage expenditures associated with revenue contracts, including tracking payments, encumbrances, and liquidations, and providing documentation for billing external agencies.
• Reporting and Documentation
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  Compile and report financial data, develop and maintain spreadsheets to monitor expenditures, and ensure accurate documentation for internal and external audits.
• Training and Process Improvement
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  Develop training materials and presentations, revise forms related to fund disbursement, and coordinate training sessions for Project Managers to ensure consistent understanding of financial procedures.

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