Public Sector Accountant I – Grants & Fixed Assets

Polk-County-Clerk-of-Court; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Places to Work recognition

Florida Retirement System

Health insurance

Wellness center

Employee gym

22 days paid time off

Job summary

Polk County Clerk of Courts is seeking a qualified professional for a full‑time, exempt accounting/financial role in the GL/Grants/Fixed Assets department.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or 4 years of direct experience, with strong accounting and data analysis skills. The office offers a robust benefits package, including Florida Retirement System, health insurance, wellness center and gym, plus 22 days of paid time off in year one.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of PCs and advanced skills related to software such as spreadsheets, databases and word processing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities while meeting critical deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as statutes, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and technical materials.
• Ability to apply general accounting principles and methods.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze policies, contracts, State statutes, ordinances, and other documents to assure fiscal and/or regulatory compliance.
• Audit, analyze, and reconcile accounting records and general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness; resolve differences and take corrective action.
• Collaborate with the team members to meet all applicable deadlines and maintain accuracy.
• Prepare audit schedules and assist internal and external auditors as needed.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets and files; provide data required for completion of periodic reports and documents.
• Examine journal entries, reports and documents prepared by other departments to determine fiscal and contractual compliance.
• Prepare/review and analyze financial reports, annual audit schedules and footnotes.
• Recommend process improvements, participate in writing and updating standard operating procedures, and attend meetings as required.
• Prepare correspondence and perform other administrative functions as required.
• Respond and resolve customer inquiries and complaints.

Skills

PC skills

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word processing

Task management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years direct experience

Job description

Polk County Clerk of Courts is seeking a qualified professional for a full‑time, exempt accounting/financial role in the GL/Grants/Fixed Assets department.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or 4 years of direct experience, with strong accounting and data analysis skills. The office offers a robust benefits package, including Florida Retirement System, health insurance, wellness center and gym, plus 22 days of paid time off in year one.