Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a direct hire opportunity in Miami, FL. This role supports fiscal leadership and oversees key accounting and financial operations within a structured public sector environment. The Accounting Manager will play an important role in budgeting, general ledger oversight, accounts payable, procurement, contract records, property records, and fiscal reporting.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who values stability, meaningful public service work, supportive leadership, and the ability to lead a dedicated fiscal team. The role offers visibility across departments, interaction with internal and external agencies, and the opportunity to contribute to accurate financial management, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage accounting functions including budgeting, general ledger activity, accounts payable, contract records, procurement, and property records.
- Maintain specialized accounting records to track funds provided, expended, and projected year-end balances.
- Prepare and review budget requests for state and county fiscal years, including expenditure tracking and budget analysis for management.
- Oversee invoice payments, contract reporting, purchasing of commodities and services, and related fiscal documentation.
- Assist with the preparation and review of vendor contracts, grant agreements, and other binding financial documents.
- Supervise, train, motivate, and prioritize the workload of assigned fiscal staff.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $80,000 to $115,000.08 per year, commensurate with experience.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Work schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Limited flexible work schedule and teleworking option available.
- Some in-state travel may be required.
- This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Manage fiscal operations across budgeting, accounting, accounts payable, procurement, contracts, and property records.
- Prepare budget requests, track expenditures, analyze financial activity, and support management reporting.
- Supervise assigned fiscal staff, organize workload priorities, and ensure deadlines are met.
- Review financial transactions, reports, contracts, grants, and related accounting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- CPA certificate and three years of professional accounting experience, including one year in a supervisory capacity, or a master’s degree and three years of professional accounting experience, including one year in a supervisory capacity, or a four-year degree in finance, accounting, or a related major and four years of professional accounting experience, including one year in a supervisory capacity.
- Strong knowledge of accounting and financial planning principles, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to fiscal operations.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
- Strong analytical, organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff at all levels, outside agencies, and the public.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of non-profit or governmental fund accounting.
- Knowledge of legislative appropriations, state budget laws and policies, budget principles, budget categories, and funds.
- Experience with FLAIR, LAS/PBS, CFO reporting, and auxiliary reporting systems.
- Ability to interpret and implement fiscal reports, memorandums, and budget-related guidance.
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