Responsible for various functions within the Finance Department Accounts Receivable Division to include processing and recording of revenue and cash receipts for both the Clerk of the Court and the Board of County Commissioners. This position will also assist with other various accounts receivable and revenue accounting and reporting functions within the Finance Department. This position is a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exempt position and may be required to perform work outside and beyond normal working hours to include weekends, holidays, times of critical deadlines, projects, and/or other time-sensitive duties and or responsibilities

Representative duties and tasks expected of this Accountant I position are listed below. This 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.

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  Responsible for the end of day closeout process with the Front Desk Administrative Assistant who takes in daily cash.
• Responsible for managing/coordinating the input of transactions into the Accounts Receivable Module.
• Assist the other Accountants within the Accounts Receivable Division in the reconciliation of cash receipts from all revenue sources against bank statements and make necessary reconciling entries.
• Prepare and inputs reconciling items for bank reconciliations.
• Assist the other Accountants within the Accounts Receivable Division in coordinating activities associated with non-sufficient funds checks.
• Assist the Accounts Receivable Manager in managing the escrow accounts.
• Assist the Accounts Receivable Manager with any applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Research and respond to revenue/cash receipt related inquiries and issues in a professional manner;
• Monitor/Reconcile various general ledger funds.
• Assist in the preparation of year end revenue related audit and CAFR schedules.
• Research, analyze and understand applicable Florida Statutes, GASB and operational accounting policies and procedures.
• Support other accounting functions within the Office as necessary to include the Treasury Division as necessary.
• Processes receipt of customers' checks; prepare bank deposits; enter transactions into a financial system and or database.
• Attendance at work is required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or other related field. Minimum of one (1) year of accounting experience.

Licensure or Certification Requirements:
None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, and ABILITIES:
Knowledge of general office policies and procedures. Good knowledge of business English, spelling and punctuation and have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Applicant must have the ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations and policies. Must have the ability to work independently, work well with others and manage time effectively. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers. Ability to perform routine administrative support activities.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations. Strong computer skills including proficiency in Excel. Working knowledge of Banner preferred but not required. Strong work ethic and team player. Possess integrity and honesty sufficient to properly manage confidential information. Ability to get along with and work closely with other employees in an open office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The employee must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time, perform repetitive actions and motion of one or both hands, lifting up to 25 pounds,bend/squat/kneel, hear ordinary conversation and office sounds, conduct verbal communication in person and on the phone, and prepare and read written communication by hand and on PC.

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

301 South Monroe Street
Suite 100
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301