Accountant

Job Title : Accountant

City of Fort Myers

$54,953.60 - $81,556.80 Annually

Fort Myers, FL

Full-Time

Job Number : 25-1359

Department : Financial Services

Opening Date : 10 / 09 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career. New employees are hired at, or near the entry point shown, depending on qualifications and relevant experience.

FLSA Status : Exempt Safety Sensitive : No Level II Screening : No

Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, the incumbent performs professional accounting duties in the maintenance and review of accounting and fiscal records and transactions. Conducts internal reviews of financial records, systems, and procedures. Provides assistance to supervisor and department managers and / or the general public regarding financial and accounting activities pertaining to department programs, services, or grant related activities. Handle monthly reconciliations for the City's three pension plans. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Essential employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Non-essential employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

Perks and Benefits :

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 13 paid holidays
• Pension plan & optional Deferred Compensation
• City-paid life insurance
• Optional Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site Gym facility
• And much more!

Duties / Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Qualifications :

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed :

Work performed is primarily : Sedentary work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work environment : Works in an office environment and sits for long periods of time. May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Contact with internal and external customers and the general public.