Utility Fiscal Specialist

Utility Fiscal Specialist

Category:
Full-Time

Final date to receive applications:
February 25, 2026, 5:00 p.m.

Annual Step for Performance Pay Adjustments
12 Paid Holidays Per Year
12 Vacation Days Minimum, Earned Per Year
12 Sick Days Earned Per Year
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits
401(a) Retirement Plan and Social Security Coverage
Education/Tuition Assistance Program; and Training and Development Opportunities
Employee Assistance Program – to include Mental Health Assistance/Services

• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the department’s budget, including revenues and expenditures
• Verify and process invoices for payment, requisitions, and purchase card transactions
• Compile and maintain all fiscal and bookkeeping records
• Produce a variety of fiscal reports, routinely and as requested
• Monitor the Requests for Proposals, Quotations and Qualifications process
• Oversee Central Stores records, purchases, receipts and inventory, including the year‑end accounting
• Assist with clerical tasks for the department when needed, including answering phones, greeting customers, assisting administrative staff, and running the office
• Create presentations or other communication material; serve on inter‑departmental committees
• Perform other duties as assigned
• This is not intended to be an all‑inclusive listing of essential job functions; the performance of other essential functions may be required

• Knowledge of accounting, fiscal, cash collection, and financial management principles; and office practices and procedures
• Use of Excel and other financial related programs
• Ability to use independent judgment to solve financial problems and work collaboratively with co‑workers
• Use of good time management skills
• Good customer service skills
• Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives
• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution and two years of experience in accounting and fiscal processes is preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that is determined to be directly related to the foregoing specific requirements may be substituted

• Absence of non‑prescribed controlled substances in the applicant’s system as verified by a laboratory approved by the City of Winter Haven

• Must have the physical ability, strength, and flexibility to perform the job functions in the work environment
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability

Physical Address
500 Third Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881