Accounting Specialist I

Polk County Public Schools; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools Ridge Tech College in Winter Haven, FL, is seeking an Accounting Specialist I. This role maintains budgetary accounting records in the ERP system by processing source documents and posting financial transactions.

The position requires a high school diploma and bookkeeping experience; proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems is preferred. The incumbent will assist with expenditure reports and school-level accounts payable tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completed.
• Considerable experience in bookkeeping and accounting.
• Preference for training in business courses.

Responsibilities

• Posts purchase orders, vouchers, journal entries, deposits, and budgets in the ERP system.
• Prepares computer input and maintains stock of supplies.
• Answers inquiries about accounts and assists with accounts payable workflows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Bookkeeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Accounting Specialist I

Polk County Public Schools Ridge Tech College 9-12, Winter Haven, FL, USA, 33881 - Winter Haven, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5957873

Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title

Accounting Spec I

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to perform responsible advanced and specialized work maintaining the budgetary accounting records in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) program by processing source documents.

Essential Functions of this Job

Posts purchase orders, vouchers, journal entries, deposits, budgets and miscellaneous documents, using the enterprise resource planning (ERP) program. Prepares computer input. Maintains adequate stock of supplies. Analyzes records and reports. Answers inquiries regarding various types of accounts. Instructs school and department personnel regarding the use of the accounts payable system as it applies to them. Processes weekly deposit reports from cafeterias. Prepares expenditure reports for federally funded programs. Compiles carryover data for budget preparation.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or completion of GED; additional training in business courses is preferred. Considerable responsible experience in bookkeeping and accounting or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices and methods with the ability to apply such knowledge to work situations. Knowledge of office procedures and methods. Skill in Microsoft Office products, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programs, and other standard office machines. Ability to maintain close attention to detail. Ability to perform arithmetical computations quickly and accurately. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Work Context

Requires sitting and some standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires work with both internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Physical Environment

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects infrequently weighing up to 20 pounds.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

4 - ESP Union - F1 - 12-mo OSP

Salary Grade

N/A

Pay Grade

PG07

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Local Code

0379

EEO5

51

Approval Date

6/22/1993

Date Last Revised

10/23/2018

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Accounting

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Contact Information

• Polk County Public Schools
• 1907 South Floral Ave.
• Bartow, Florida 33830
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]