Accountant II (Public Utilities)

About the City of Hollywood

The City of Hollywood is one of the largest municipalities in Broward County, offering an energetic, innovative, and collaborative work environment. We are committed to building careers and fostering a culture where employees can grow alongside the community. Our organization values work-life balance, evidenced by our award-winning wellness program and a four-day work week. We provide comprehensive benefits including low-cost health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), a generous paid time off program with 13 paid holidays, and opportunities for federal student loan forgiveness for eligible employees with 10 years of public service.

About the Role

This position serves as a key partner in the City's fiscal operations, performing professional accounting and auditing work under general direction. The incumbent plays a vital role in the preparation of annual city financial statements and state reports, analyzing revenues, expenditures, and balance sheet accounts to ensure accurate consolidation into budget and financial reports. The role involves maintaining complex general and revenue ledgers, reviewing requisitions and payables in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and assisting in audits and financial reporting. The successful candidate will represent the City professionally, establishing effective relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and the public while navigating a dynamic office environment responsive to changing goals and priorities.

Hiring and Application Process

This is a competitive examination process. Eligibility is determined based on education, experience, and examination results. Depending on the applicant pool, the examination may include written tests, performance evaluations, education and experience reviews, or oral interviews. Candidates must clearly document their work experience and education at the time of application; no additional information will be accepted after the closing date.

Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list, with the top three names typically considered for the vacancy. All applicants must pass an extensive background check, which may include criminal history, driving history, credit reports, and employment verification, as well as a medical examination prior to appointment. The City of Hollywood provides reasonable accommodations for the examination process and workplace for individuals with disabilities; requests must be made prior to any scheduled examination.

Equal Opportunity and Culture

The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression. The City values the service of veterans and their family members, offering preference and priority to qualified candidates who meet statutory requirements. We are committed to maintaining a professional environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.