Job Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN ACCOUNTING CLERK II This role involves advanced clerical and specialized accounting work in compiling, maintaining, and verifying diverse statistical, fiscal, and bookkeeping records and accounts. Essential Job Functions Correlates and codes invoices, purchase orders, and vouchers for payment. Prepares forms independently and composes letters for supervisor's signature. Sets up files and files letters and related technical information in the prescribed manner. Assembles information for supervisor's use. Refers calls to other employees, officials, or departments as needed. Reviews and approves purchasing card transactions and invoices for payments. Operates all standard types of office machines. Maintains proper accounting documentation & files. Posts journal entries to ledger. Examines financial records for accuracy and completeness according to prescribed standards. Maintains inventory of equipment, property, and various other accounting and control records. Reconciles bank statements. Performs related work as required. Refers calls to other employees, officials, or departments as needed. Reviews and approves purchasing card transactions and invoices for payments. Operates all standard types of office machines. Maintains proper accounting documentation & files. Posts journal entries to ledger. Examines financial records for accuracy and completeness according to prescribed standards. Maintains inventory of equipment, property, and various other accounting and control records. Reconciles bank statements. Performs related work as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and procedures. Knowledge of office methods and procedures. Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations relative to financial records. Ability to perform daily work involving written or numerical data. Ability to make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately. Ability to read for comprehension. Knowledge of Excel, Tyler Munis and Pasco County Purchasing Ordinance. Ability to make decisions in accordance with the departmental rules, regulations, and policies. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and public. Minimum Requirements PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to operate a computer and to use a keyboard to enter data. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate degree in Accounting or related field and one (1) year of secretarial/clerical and maintenance of fiscal records experience OR graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and three (3) years of secretarial/clerical and maintenance of fiscal records experience. In House applicants: This position qualifies for DAP LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants. PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021 Benefits include Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan PTO (Paid Time Off) Paid holidays Group insurance Tuition reimbursement Deferred compensation Medical leave pool Annual medical leave buy-back Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year. Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement con