Clerk 3, Accounting, HOST

TrulyHired; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired in Tampa seeks a Clerk 3, Accounting responsible for specialized accounting and bookkeeping tasks with supervisory elements. The role emphasizes maintaining accounts, processing transactions, payroll, invoices, and financial reporting in alignment with district policies.

You will supervise subordinate staff, prepare financial statements, reconcile ledgers, issue purchase orders, and ensure accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Ability to perform accounting entries and maintain records.
• Ability to use basic computer software for financial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Directs and/or monitors the maintenance of accounts and control of funds disbursed or received.
• Prepares financial data required for effective management of the fiscal affairs of a section.
• Utilizes considerable independent judgement and acquired knowledge and skills in the performance of broad accounting functions.
• Plans, assigns, advises, informs, and/or supervises the work of subordinate employees in recording transactions to accounts receivable and payable, maintaining and reconciling journals, ledgers and other record books, and in preparing periodic financial and statistical statements, reports, and tabulations.
• Maintains payroll transactions, worker's compensation claims and payments, hospitalization claims and payments, and all social security reports.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Work Hours are from 9:30AM-6PM

Benefits

Location: Kimbell Elementary 8406 N 46th St. Tampa, Fl 33617

Summary: The Clerk 3, Accounting performs specialized accounting and bookkeeping work of an independent and complex nature entailing supervisory and/or delegated administrative responsibilities.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is a part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district's vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:

• Directs and/or monitors the maintenance of accounts and control of funds disbursed or received.
• Prepares financial data required for effective management of the fiscal affairs of a section.
• Utilizes considerable independent judgement and acquired knowledge and skills in the performance of broad accounting functions.
• Plans, assigns, advises, informs, and/or supervises the work of subordinate employees in recording transactions to accounts receivable and payable, maintaining and reconciling journals, ledgers and other record books, and in preparing periodic financial and statistical statements, reports, and tabulations.
• Maintains payroll transactions, worker's compensation claims and payments, hospitalization claims and payments, and all social security reports.
• Issues purchase orders, checks invoices, and audits fixed price scientific research contracts.
• Prepares checks, reconciles departmental cashier reports, and classifies and records daily departmental receipts and disbursements into journals.
• Totals and balances financial transactions and posts to general ledger, posts to control accounts, reconciles bank statements, prepares warrants for check requisitions.
• Audits accounts, payrolls, Full Time Equivalent (FTE) information, and invoices of department for mathematical correctness and legal compliance.
• Reconciles book balances with bank balances.
• Conducts research and answers employee inquiries concerning appropriate financial matters.
• Performs basic computer skills.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:

• Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration. Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works cooperatively in group situations. Works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Customer Service: Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or challenging customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Use of Technology: Demonstrates required skills. Adapts to new technologies. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity. Keeps technical skills up to date.

NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.