This position, in the Office of Finance, is responsible for various aspects of accounting and analysis functions including compliance with financial directive and procedures in conformance with Governing Board goals, priorities, and plans ensuring financial compliance with Florida Statutes, Governmental Accounting Standards, Governing Board Finance Directive, and District procedures. Based on the level of experience the incumbent will have some level of responsibility for the following duties:

• Accounts Payable.
• Truth and Millage (TRIM) process.
• Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) process.
• Development, review, and implementation of finance and accounting procedures.
• Ensure proper accounting through regular analysis and reconciliation.
• Investment income allocation
• Monthly financial reporting and analysis
• Quarterly grant review process.
• Accounts Receivable
• Annual Budget
• Prepare schedules and provide supporting documentation for auditors.
• Cash management and payroll functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Finance Specialist – PG 110

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of finance or accounting experience with an emphasis in accounts payable and cash management.
• Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
• Payroll and tax reporting experience preferred.
• Valid drivers’ license.

Finance Specialist II – PG 112

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of finance or accounting experience with an emphasis in accounts payable and cash management.
• Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
• Payroll and tax reporting experience preferred.
• Valid drivers’ license.

Accountant – PG 113

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting.
• Governmental accounting and grants management experience preferred.
• Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
• Valid drivers’ license.

Application Process:

The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. Any application that is not complete will not receive consideration for the position. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the information requested on the application for purposes of qualification.

Additional Details: This position is advertised until filled. Applications must be filled out online at www.mysuwanneeriver.com.

Suwannee River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans Preference/Drug Free/Tobacco Free Workplace

Base Salary:
Finance Specialist - PG 110 ($42,494.40 - $63,689.60);
Finance Specialist II – PG 112 ($45,801.60 - $76,336.00);
Accountant – PG 113 ($49,462.40 - $82,451.20)
Starting salary commensurate with selected candidate's competencies and qualifications.

For helping to maintain our valuable water resources, we offer:

• Florida retirement system/retirement benefits
• Deferred compensation
• Work-life balance
• 9 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability
• Health savings & Health reimbursement accounts

• Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
• Employee assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition reimbursement
• State adoption benefit program qualified employer
• Training and development resources
• Innovative projects
• Advanced technologies