Accounting Technician I

Collier County; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County is seeking a reliable financial clerk to support library operations. In this full-time role, you will handle cash, process invoices, and manage accounts payable tasks while ensuring accuracy across automated financial systems.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of related experience, plus fingerprinting for background checks. Salary is offered at/near entry points, with potential for higher offers based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Cash handling duties and accounts payable processing.
• Six months of related experience required.
• Fingerprinting required as part of background screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform cash handling and reconciliation for multiple library branches.
• Process financial documents such as purchase orders and invoices.
• Prepare invoices, bills, and check requests with accurate account codes.

Skills

Cash handling

Data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages. NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Performs cash handling duties for Libraries, to include reconciliation of funds for each branch, preparing daily bank deposits, preparation of invoices, and other duties as assigned.

Receives and processes financial documents for assigned accounting functions (i.e., purchase order requisitions, utility fees, invoices, etc.); reviews documents; ensures accuracy; completes with appropriate information such as account codes, vendor numbers, etc.

Prepares documents for assigned accounting programs (invoices, bills, check requests, purchase orders, adjustments, etc.) ensures accuracy and completeness.

Establishes and maintains accounting information in the automated financial information systems; posts information and performs data entry for accounting transactions; maintains automated files and databases; processes data to produce accounting documents.

Accepts and posts payments for assigned programs/functions; prepares receipts and submits interfaces to financial management system.

Establishes and maintains a variety of Division records and files including procurement, accounts receivable/payable files, correspondence, monthly reports, purchase order files, etc.

Performs general clerical tasks in support of assigned functions such as opening and distributing mail and distributing accounting documents, reports bills, etc. to appropriate Divisions.

Provides customer service and/or assistance to customers, County employees, vendors, contractors and the public.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) months of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.

Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.

This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.