Accounting Specialist - A​/P

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER IN PUBLIC SERVICE WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN LEON COUNTY?

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Tallahassee team located in the rolling hills of northwest Florida.

At the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Office you can:

• Take pride in delivering high quality service
• Be part of a diverse family that promotes constructive ideas and suggestions
• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Stay abreast of trends in the legal industry

Total Compensation package include:

• 9 Paid Holidays/Personal Time Off
• Low-Cost Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Coverage for Employee and Families
• Dependent Care and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Florida Retirement System Pension Plan
• Florida Retirement System Investment Plan
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plan 457(b)
• Life Insurance Plans for Employees and Families
• Long-Term Disability Coverage for Employees
• Short-Term Disability Coverage for Employees
• Voluntary Supplemental Coverage through TIAA CREF

Under the direction of the Accounts Payable Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to Accounts Payable (A/P) and other accounting functions in support of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the Clerk of the Circuit Court (Clerk).

The role requires effective communication with co-workers, management, and the public in a courteous and professional manner.

This is a non-exempt position as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

• Processes accounting and financial transactions in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and procedures; duties may vary according to job assignments.
• Use mathematic procedures in making rapid, accurate calculations using basic math and arithmetic to add, subtract, multiply and divide in the development and verification of routine calculations.
• Perform pre-audit and process accounts payable for the BOCC and Clerk.
• Prepare, verify, test, audit, and reconcile documents such as purchase confirmation letters, petty cash request reimbursements and miscellaneous invoices.
• Balance BOCC and Clerk A/P vouchers for check runs each week; perform data entry of BOCC and Clerk A/P vouchers.
• Perform scanning/indexing of A/P vouchers for both BOCC and Clerk.
• Assist supervisor in the recommendation and implementation of procedures to improve the efficiency and productivity of the accounts payable Division of Finance.
• Establish a good rapport with BOCC departments with questions concerning account payables processing regarding payments. Provide guidance and direction to BOCC personnel so they may research payment information independently.
• Reconcile vendor statements and coordinate payments of outstanding purchase orders.
• Review, approve and process travel expense vouchers and issue reimbursements per approved policy.
• Assists in the preparation of audit schedules/work papers, including interim fieldwork and year-end audits.
• Assist supervisor on special projects, process non-routine requests.

Associate degree with course work emphasis in accounting, finance, business or a related field; supplemented by three years of accounting and fiscal experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application to a variety of accounting transactions and problems on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and practices including skills in keyboarding and adding machine.
• Knowledge of the County’s Administrative Code.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, as well as basic Windows. (Must be computer literate).
• Ability to become acclimated with the Uniform Accounting Systems Manual published by the Department of Financial Services (DFS).
• Ability to make complex and varied arithmetic computations and tabulations rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

• Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Complete Background Check of Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC)/ National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
• Past Employment Verification.
• Education Verification.
• Pre-employment drug test at County designated test location.
• E-Verify Eligibility to Work in United States.
• 90-Day Introductory Period.