Accountant I

This is entry level professional accounting work in the City’s Sanitation Department, involving primarily routine operational and transactional accounting and personnel management functions; the preparation, analysis, maintenance, reconciliation and verification of financial records; posting and balancing accounts; reviewing invoices for accuracy; reconciling accounts; running trial balances and special reports; maintaining revenue account controls for assigned municipal activities; assisting higher level accountants with the more complex accounting and personnel management functions and problems; and assisting in the preparation of year-end closing adjustments. Work also requires independent judgment on technical accounting problems; strong organizational and problem-solving skills; and keen attention to policies, procedures, and details. Of importance will be the technical ability to analyze, reconcile and report financial data and review compliance with applicable regulations. This position may act as a primary liaison coordinating various accounting activities with other divisions and departments; may supervise other clerical personnel; and must be able to tactfully and patiently interact with City personnel and customers.

Salary: $54,540- $86,664

Close Date: 04-10-2026 (11:59 PM)

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Have a valid Bachelor’s degree.

• Have completed major coursework in accounting.

• Possess excellent computer skills including at least an intermediate skill level in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Have knowledge of fixed assets.

• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

• Be able to accurately perform detail work involving written or numeric data and to make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have computer skills in an Oracle environment.

• Have some knowledge of accounting principles and procedures as applied to municipal accounting and relating to the methods and procedures used in the preparation of journal and ledger entries and final balances.

• Have some knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, procedures and processes governing the receipt and expenditure of municipal monies.

• Have skill in analyzing financial data for trends or variances and to document information for the preparation of regular and special financial and budget reports.

• Are able to competently apply professional accounting principles, knowledge and skills to the maintenance of fiscal and accounting records.

• Have some experience in public accounting.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.