Entry-Level Accounting Clerk | Data Entry & Records

Collier County, FL; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County is seeking an entry-level accounting/clerical associate to support a Division/Department with data entry, document processing, and records management. Responsibilities include handling invoices, purchase orders, and payments, while maintaining accurate records and providing service to County employees and the public.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, at least six months of related experience, and fingerprinting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Collier County is seeking an entry-level accounting/clerical associate to support a Division/Department with data entry, document processing, and records management. Responsibilities include handling invoices, purchase orders, and payments, while maintaining accurate records and providing service to County employees and the public.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, at least six months of related experience, and fingerprinting.