Resumes Accepted: May 1, 2026 – May 14, 2026

Starting Salary: $60,990.00 (negotiable upon experience)

Days/Hours: 5 Days, Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Job Description:

Highly motivated and detail oriented Accountant. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and year end journal entries
• Knowledge and ability to process accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and bank reconciliations
• Assist with bi-weekly in house payroll processing
• Understand payroll related reporting such as Florida Retirement System, 941’s, and W-2’s
• Oversee the identification, classification, and recording of leases and SBITAs in accordance with GASB 87 and 96 guidelines
• Assist with preparation of yearly close and audit
• Cross train and back up other areas of Finance as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

• Bend, walk, sit, stand for long periods
• Able to see, hear, speak
• Repetitive motion using coordination and dexterity abilities

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of experience in accounting; preferably in governmental accounting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and other relevant accounting regulations
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills

Annual Compensation:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits; As an employee you do not pay a premium for yourself or any covered dependents for these benefits. This is paid by the agency 100%.
• Life Insurance
• EAP access (counseling and support services)
• 3 weeks vacation, 2 weeks sick leave and 100 hours personal leave annually
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with agency contributions annually
• Access to free medical clinic for acute care needs with a primary care provider to include annual physicals, office visits, lab work, and many generic medications through the Employee Benefits Plan for you and your dependents.
• Educational Program for approved majors
• Uniforms provided

Application Processing Required:

All candidates must participate in the following tests to be eligible for employment:

• Interview
• Polygraph
• Background Investigation
• Medical exam and drug screen (after conditional job offer)

Resume Accepted by:

• Email – ApplyLCSO@sheriffleefl.org
• In Person – LCSO Headquarters, 14750 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912 (Utilize the drop box in the front of the building)
• Mail to – Attn: Human Resources, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, 14750 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We proudly recognize Veterans’ Preference and are committed to a drug-free workplace.

Service members, veterans and the spouse and family members of such, may be entitled to preference, priority and waivers for postsecondary educational requirements and are encouraged to apply.

All conditions of this posting are subject to the Sheriff’s discretion.