Financial Coordinator - Payables

Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO & 17 paid holidays

Superior health care plans

Florida Retirement System options

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County in Florida is seeking a Financial Coordinator to join the Accounts Payable team. This role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and time management while coordinating and delegating unit tasks.

You will engage in diverse clerical work and contribute to special projects within a supportive Clerk family environment. Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits, generous PTO and holidays, health plans, Florida Retirement

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree plus 5 years relevant experience required; in lieu of a degree, 2 years direct related work experience and 3 years supplemental experience.

Responsibilities

• Confers with internal/external entities to resolve minor payable/project issues.
• Participates in financial systems development, testing, and training for upgrades and changes.
• Researches record retention requirements and foreign vendor tax withholding.
• Maintains and updates department logs, records, and accounts.
• Prepares transaction logs and routine documentation; generates reports and statements.
• Provides training and guidance on accounting processes to other staff.
• Handles records printing, copying, filing, and responses to Public Records Requests.

Education

Associate’s degree + 5 years experience

Job description

Description

The Accounts Payable department is seeking a well-organized, detail-oriented professionals who likes the challenge of variety, and possesses excellent time management skills to join our team as a Financial Coordinator!

Description

The Accounts Payable department is seeking a well-organized, detail-oriented professionals who likes the challenge of variety, and possesses excellent time management skills to join our team as a Financial Coordinator!

The Financial Coordinator coordinates and participates in moderately complex and highly accountable clerical work, this position is also responsible for coordinating and delegating unit tasks to assigned personnel. There are also fun special projects that you will be assigned to work on!

Why join our Clerk family?

Because our Clerk family is our top priority! Total Compensation packages include:

• Generous paid time off and 17 paid holidays – yes you read that right!
• Superior health care plans with lower costs to you
• Retirement choices through the Florida Retirement System and deferred compensation plan
• Award-Winning Wellness Program that gives employees incentives, tools, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

At the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office you can:

• Work with a purpose
• Give back to the community
• Be part of a family
• Build your skills
• Pursue career advancement opportunities
• Reach your professional and personal goals

Examples Of Essential Functions

Confers with various internal and external entities in processing and resolving minor payable/project issues, i.e., department manager and staff, internal and external auditors, and County Department staff.

Participates in financial systems development and enhancements, including interfaces’ implements system process changes; assists with planning and coordination efforts; coordinates testing for financial system upgrades, enhancements and new versions; provides training.

Functions with considerable independence and initiative in researching record retention requirements and foreign vendor tax withholding requirements.

Maintains and updates assigned department logs, records, lists, and accounts, as applicable to assigned department.

Prepares transaction logs, and other routine documentation for assigned duties; generates a variety of records, lists, forms, reports and/or statements relating to department functions.

Provides training, assistance and guidance to other employees in accounting processes and procedures.

Prints, copies, distributes, and/or files records, lists, forms, reports, statements, spreadsheets, and other documentation applicable to Public Records Request functions.

Responds to inquiries concerning record retention; provides resolution, information, or direction accordingly.

Typical Qualifications

Associate’s degree, supplemented by five (5) years of recent and relevant experience required; in lieu of an associate’s degree, (2) two years of direct related work experience and three (3) years of supplemental work experience required.

Supplemental Information

Note:

Vacancy postings may be cancelled at any time based on business needs. Applicants who have applied will be notified of cancellations. Applicants with a disability who require accommodation within the application/interview process should direct a request in advance to human resources at [e-mail] or 561 355 4172.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Depending on the position, candidates are subject to drug screening, a physical and a background check as a condition of employment. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Pursuant to Florida Statute 295, Section 09 (b) and (c), Veterans’ Preference promotion preference shall apply to a person who was a veteran when employed by the state or its political subdivision and who was recalled to extended active duty and shall apply only to a veteran's first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception. The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the Clerk’s office supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. To claim preference, an applicant must complete and upload both the Veterans’ Preference Claim Form and required documentation prior to the position’s posted closing date. Hiring decisions are based on qualified candidates’ non-numerical assessments and numerical assessments, which include interviews. If an applicant claiming veterans’ preference for a vacant position is not selected, they may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL 33708. If an applicant seeking veterans’ preference in employment in the state of Florida is not selected for the position and is so notified, they must file their complaint with the DVA within 60 calendar days from the date the applicant is notified.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County is an elected official. While the office is considered local government, the culture is similar to business operations in a private or public company. Our divisions are winning awards, solving problems, and improving the processes for our customers. For their service, the total compensation package for our employees includes a competitive salary with retirement benefits, comprehensive benefits package, training and more.

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