Accounting Clerk I

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners; Lecanto (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an Accounting Clerk I to perform routine accounting tasks and provide administrative support in Lecanto, Florida. The role is full-time and in-person with Tuesday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:00 PM schedules.

Responsibilities include data entry, vendor invoicing, calendar maintenance, and assisting with budgets and meetings, with emphasis on accuracy, customer service, and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience performing administrative support/clerical duties.
• Two years of experience performing accounting or bookkeeping.
• Excellent customer service skills, communication skills and strong attention to detail required.
• Knowledge of computers and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone and perform data entry tasks.
• Assist with maintaining division accounting records and budgets.
• Process vendor invoicing and assist with fuel reports.
• Prepare for meetings, trainings, and special presentations.
• Update spreadsheets and procedures and maintain daily calendars.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Accounting Clerk I performs various accounting tasks and provides administrative support within the parameters of assigned department.

Detailed information regarding the County’s benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here: Benefits

To learn more about Citrus County: Citrus County Government Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida

• Full-time, in-person position basted in Lecanto, FL scheduled hours are Tuesday - Friday 6:30 AM - 5 PM.
• Performs routine office tasks including, but not limited to, answering telephone, data entry, filling out forms, filing, basic accounting and tracks expenses and processes mail.
• Assists with maintenance of the division's projects and accounting records, preparing for meetings, training sessions, and special presentations.
• Assists with updates of spreadsheets, procedures, and other documents, and maintenance of daily calendars for several individuals.
• Processes vendor invoicing, assists with the fuel reports, assists with reconciling National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) invoices with Fleet work orders and assists with accounting of the budget.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience performing administrative support/clerical duties.
• Two (2) years of experience performing accounting or bookkeeping.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

• Valid Florida Driver License (or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida), or valid Florida Identification Card is acceptable only for positions not required to drive a county vehicle.
• Excellent customer service skills, communication skills and strong attention to detail required.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures. Ability to type and compose routine business letters and memorandum.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) in a clear, confident manner using proper grammar.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) with advanced Excel skills, including formulas, functions, data sorting, filtering, and maintaining detailed spreadsheets.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to respond professionally to inquiries in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Ability to accurately enter, review, reconcile, and track financial data using various software systems and online platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with County staff, elected officials, community groups, vendors, volunteers, and the public.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires sitting most of the day.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds.
• The job requires frequent balancing, occasional twisting and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve typing and fine manual manipulation.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Must successfully pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.