Accountant I

Clay County District Schools; Green Cove Springs (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clay County School District in Green Cove Springs, Florida, is seeking an Accountant I to support financial operations in the Business Affairs department. This role focuses on applying accounting principles in public sector budgeting and financial management.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and demonstrates strong analytical and forecasting abilities, plus proficiency with financial management systems and spreadsheet software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Experience with public sector budgeting and accounting is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and forecasting skills.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate with diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in financial management systems and spreadsheet software.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Financial management systems

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Accountant I

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This job is also posted in Clay County District Schools , and Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5945206

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field from an accredited educational institution, or a combination of experience and training commensurate with performance responsibilities.
• Experience in the application of accounting principles and practices of public sector budgeting, accounting, and financial management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and forecasting skills.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in financial management systems and spreadsheet software.

BACKGROUND SCREENING:

All prospective employees must submit to a Level 2 background check pursuant to Florida State Statute 435.04 and be found eligible by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. The background check will include, but is not limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal history records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, national criminal history records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies, and a search of the sexual predator and sexual offender registries of any state in which the prospective employee resided during the immediate preceding 5 years.

If you would like more information about the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse. com/ .

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Administration > Business/Finance

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 900 Walnut Street
• Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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