Accounting Clerk

** The hourly rate for this position is $19.77 per hour.**

The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self‑reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.

This is responsible specialized clerical work compiling, maintaining and verifying diverse statistical purchasing, legal, fiscal and bookkeeping records and accounts. Work includes verifying, maintaining and inputting of accounting, financial, purchasing, statistical, legal or other information into a computerized accounting system. Work details vary according to the department or work area assigned.

Employees are expected to exercise reasonable independent initiative and judgment in solving most problems that arise within their assigned work area. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed by an immediate supervisor.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open‑competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• May receive, distribute, and process invoices for approval; contacts vendors in case of any discrepancy
• Responds to internal and external inquiries and provides assistance and guidance
• Process and allocate departmental credit cards (pcard) purchases
• Receives, audits, and processes documents from various departments
• Processes collection reports accurately and expediently and compiles data to record revenue
• Enter and maintain new or updated information into the City’s financial accounting or payroll systems
• Monitors, reviews, analyzes and distributes reports and documents
• Maintains and update records
• Performs related work as required

If assigned to Payroll:

• Processes payroll deductions, retro salary increases, wage garnishments, direct deposits, and IRS levy orders
• Assists Payroll Supervisor in processing bi‑weekly and pension payrolls
• Assists the timekeepers with any inquiries

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
• One (1) to three (3) years of clerical accounting and/or payroll experience.
• Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job‑related field, may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience.
• If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form (or other supporting claim documents) to the online application.

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time, but may walk or stand for brief periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, affirmatively inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.

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