Accounting Specialist
Job Posting for Accounting Specialist at Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners
Plans and maintains an efficient accounting system, including accounts payable, payroll, all phases of budget preparation and financial analysis, including but not limited to budget projections; budget transfers; and related financial matters. Compiles monthly, quarterly and annual reports related to department financial activities. Performs analysis and evaluation of budget expenditures. Processes and tracks payments to consultants. Prepares and coordinates with County Finance all necessary adjusting entries.
**Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.
**Additional compensation based on licensure.
Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Tracks and reviews budget versus actual performance; collects, reviews and summarizes accounting data; performs purchasing and accounts payable functions; maintains and audits daily revenue process.
Conducts pre-audits and post-audits by examining and verifying invoices, vouchers, records, funds and account numbers. Prepares purchase requisitions and invoices for payments and maintains pertinent records.
Reviews, inputs and tracks procurements, purchase orders, change orders and contract requests.
Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures under the guidance and supervision of assigned supervisor.
Requires a fundamental knowledge of accounting processes, financial systems and spreadsheet applications is a must.
The above duties may vary slightly based on the work area assigned.
Additional Duties:
In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.
Tracks and reviews budget versus actual performance; collects, reviews and summarizes accounting data; performs purchasing and accounts payable functions; maintains and audits daily revenue process.
Conducts pre-audits and post-audits by examining and verifying invoices, vouchers, records, funds and account numbers. Prepares purchase requisitions and invoices for payments and maintains pertinent records.
Reviews, inputs and tracks procurements, purchase orders, change orders and contract requests.
Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures under the guidance and supervision of assigned supervisor.
Requires a fundamental knowledge of accounting processes, financial systems and spreadsheet applications is a must.
The above duties may vary slightly based on the work area assigned.
Additional Duties:
In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.
An Associate's Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field and 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration preferred.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Requires a fundamental knowledge of accounting processes, financial systems and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to apply accounting procedures to practical applications, including analyzing and evaluating accounting data; follow detailed oral and written instructions; and organize work and provide technical assistance to other personnel.
Ability to research information, draw conclusions and make recommendations for improvement.
Ability to present ideas clearly both orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires the incumbent to be sensitive to change and responsible to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Additional software experience in JD Edwards and Naviline Utilities System is preferred.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
All employees must attend Seminole County Required Trainings.
Department Specific trainings per position may be required.
Ability to apply accounting procedures to practical applications, including analyzing and evaluating accounting data; follow detailed oral and written instructions; and organize work and provide technical assistance to other personnel.
Ability to research information, draw conclusions and make recommendations for improvement.
Ability to present ideas clearly both orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires the incumbent to be sensitive to change and responsible to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Additional software experience in JD Edwards and Naviline Utilities System is preferred.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
All employees must attend Seminole County Required Trainings.
Department Specific trainings per position may be required.
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