Senior Accounting Clerk III – School District Finance

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, FL seeks a Clerk 3, Accounting to perform specialized accounting and bookkeeping work, including supervisory elements. The role supports fiscal operations within the district and requires handling accounts, payroll, and financial reporting.

The position is located at Kimbell Elementary and follows standard district procedures, with regular 9:30AM–6PM hours. The district emphasizes reliability and professional conduct across Finance teams.

Qualifications

• Specialized accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities.
• Supervisory or delegated administrative responsibilities may apply.

Responsibilities

• Directs and monitors maintenance of accounts and control of funds.
• Prepares financial data for fiscal management of a section.
• Uses independent judgement in broad accounting functions.
• Plans and supervises accounts receivable/payable and ledgers.
• Maintains payroll, workers' compensation and hospitalization claims, and social security reports.
• Issues purchase orders, audits invoices, and reviews departmental transactions.
• Totals and balances transactions, posts to general ledger, reconciles bank statements.
• Audits accounts, payrolls, and invoices for accuracy and legality.
• Reconciles book balances with bank balances.
• Conducts research and answers employee inquiries concerning financial matters.
• Performs basic computer skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, FL seeks a Clerk 3, Accounting to perform specialized accounting and bookkeeping work, including supervisory elements. The role supports fiscal operations within the district and requires handling accounts, payroll, and financial reporting.

The position is located at Kimbell Elementary and follows standard district procedures, with regular 9:30AM–6PM hours. The district emphasizes reliability and professional conduct across Finance teams.