What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk III - Public Safety position at Pasco County?
- Runs inquiry reports and updates spreadsheets with actuals.
- Assists in data entry into spreadsheets and budgeting software.
- Reviews and approves P-card transactions and invoices for payment.
- Assists with requisition forms and questions regarding availability of funds.
- Codes invoices.
- 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.
- Verifies invoices and receipts; and, where cost accounting is involved, breaks down charges to individual accounts of projects.
- Operates all standard types of office machines.
- Maintains ledger files.
- Maintains receipt books.
- Makes deposits to appropriate accounts.
- Examines financial records for accuracy and completeness according to prescribed standards.
- Posts journal entries to ledger.
- Maintains inventory of equipment, property, and various other accounting and control records.
- Reconciles bank statements.
- Performs related work as required.
- 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 BS01, GASB, and FASBE Systems 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.
- Knowledge of excellent customer service principles and practices.
- Knowledge of Customer Account Research and Reconciliation.
- Knowledge of Payment Research.
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 three (3) years of experience in accounting and maintenance of fiscal records OR a High School Diploma or equivalency and five (5) years of experience in accounting and maintenance of fiscal records. Data entry experience. Customer refund processing experience. Point of Sale system and payment audit experience.
In House Employees: 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.
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Salary : $23 - $32