Accounting Clerk I (Part-time)

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners; Lecanto (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Citrus County Government in Lecanto, Florida, seeks an Accounting Clerk I to handle accounting tasks for general and grant funds and to provide administrative support within the department.

The position involves invoicing, processing purchases, banking tasks, grant account distribution, and customer service duties, with typical weekday hours. A valid Florida driver license and basic accounting/clerical experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in administrative support.
• Two years of experience performing accounting or bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records including invoices, accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare and process invoices for entry into the online system.
• Process requisitions, purchasing card reports, journal vouchers and volunteer travel vouchers.
• Perform daily banking tasks including deposits and tracking.
• Review volunteer travel vouchers for accuracy and grant distribution.
• Assist with customer service account functions for the area of responsibility.
• Respond to inquiries from vendors and co-workers and provide resolution assistance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Excel advanced

Customer service

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

The Accounting Clerk I performs accounting tasks for general and various grant funds. 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 and Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida

• Part-time, In-person position based in Lecanto, FL, scheduled hours Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM.
• Maintains financial records which may include invoices, requisitions, accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepares and process invoices for entry into the online invoice system.
• Processes requisition requests, purchasing card reports, journal vouchers and volunteer travel vouchers.
• Performs daily banking tasks including, but not limited to, preparing, submitting, and tracking daily deposits.
• Reviews volunteer travel vouchers for accuracy, completeness and grant account distribution.
• Assists with customer service account functions for assigned area of responsibility when needed.
• Responds timely to requests, inquiries, and problems, often via telephone, from vendors and co-workers and provide assistance in their resolution.
• 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, Prerequisites

• 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.
• Successful completion of Level II Background screening is required. This screening is through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
• 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, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires frequent balancing, and 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 accommodations 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.

PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess qualifications. Selected applicants will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application/resume will be an important consideration in the screening process. Relevant experience that is not gained through work experience should be explained in the additional information section of the application.

Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

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.