Accounting Specialist - Tax Deeds

Salary : $36,877.29 - $59,003.66 Annually
Location : Tallahassee, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-00181
Division: Financial Services Division
Department: Financial Services
Opening Date: 11/21/2025

DESCRIPTION
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

Overview:

The Accounting Specialist perform accounting functions related to tax deeds, special assessment collections and payment processing in the Financial Services division. The incumbent must be able to perform their work functions with minimal and/or no supervision. The role requires effective communication with co-workers, management, and the public in a courteous and professional manner.

STARTING SALARY WILL NOT EXCEED 10% OF THE BASE SALARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Representative duties and tasks expected of the Accounting Specialist are listed below. The list does not include marginal tasks that are also performed but are incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed.

• Facilitate the entire Tax Deed process from the time the certificate is requested to be brought to sale through completing the Tax Deed process.
• Collaborates and works closely with local governmental agencies with respect to Tax Deeds Program and Special Assessments Collections.
• File and retrieve paper and electronic files, monitors trends in Tax Deed Surplus funds, and prepares and posts journal entries.
• Serves as liaison between attorneys, outside counsel, and the public in responding to questions and providing information on tax deed cases.
• Compute taxes, interest, and administrative charges.
• Prepares notices of excess proceeds that exist after the payment of all governmental liens and distributes any surplus accordance with applicable Florida Statutes.
• Provide special assessment payoffs frequently to property owners, title companies, and mortgage companies.
• Processes accounting and financial transactions in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and procedures; duties may vary according to job assignments.
• Assist supervisor on special projects, process non-routine requests.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 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 make complex and varied arithmetic computations and tabulations rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent plus three years of previous related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience. A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or real estate is preferred.
CONDITIONS OF JOB OFFER AND EMPLOYMENT

• Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License
• Complete Background Check including, but not limited to:
  • Social Security Record Inquiry
  • Criminal History Inquiry
  • Motor Vehicle Report/Driver's License/Driving Record Inquiry
  • Past Employment Verification
  • Education Verification
• Pre-employment drug test at County designated test location
• E-Verify Eligibility to Work in United States
• Six Month Probationary Period

Benefits include retirement, life, health, dental vision, PTO