Accounting Specialist I

Accounting Clerk

This position performs accounting and financial record keeping work requiring knowledge of the practices and methods of accounting and familiarity with the operations and procedures of accounting systems. Employees assigned to this classification are primarily responsible for reviewing detailed financial transaction documents for accuracy, completeness and conformance with established criteria : researching various records and performing detailed audits of transactions in order to correct errors and reconcile accounts through the use of computer and / or manual record keeping. Work is performed with general direction and supervision.

Essential Job Functions

• Promote confidentiality of financial and other data at all times.
• Prepares financial transaction documents such as vouchers, invoices, receiving reports, payment requests, etc., for accuracy, completeness and compliance with accounting procedures.
• Prepares data, forms, and other information to support billing and collecting processes.
• Researches various manual / computerized records and files to resolve billing variances / exceptions, documentation accuracy, invoice payments, collected fees and reporting errors / inquires.
• Records charges, disbursements, and fixed assets to proper accounts and maintains various detailed ledgers or related fiscal records and submits journal entries for necessary adjustments : May oversee the work of and provide direction to clerical accounting personnel.
• Provide data and research for special projects as assigned. Performs other related work as assigned.
• Attends staff meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and technical or professional classes to improve skills.

Minimum Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two (2) years of progressively experience in public or business administration or related subject, two (2) years of clerical and office experience, preferably municipal experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge skills, and abilities.

Experience with word-processing applications (i.e. : Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (i.e. Microsoft Excel), and email (i.e. Microsoft Outlook).

Experience with HTE NaviLine and / or a multi-departmental finance and accounting system are preferred.

May require occasionally working outside regular business hours.

Notary Public may be required.

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.

Special skills or equipment certification may be required.