Accountant - St. Lucie County Clerk

Description

This position will be responsible for applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports, as well as maintaining the integrity of records for the Board of County Commissioners. Other duties may be assigned as they relate to the mission of the Finance Department.

Examples of Duties

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries for general ledger accounts.
• Preparation, verification, reconciliation report distribution and/or data entry of journal entries necessary for various interest allocations and accrual accounts.
• Assists Accounting Managers in preparation of financial statements.
• Audits contracts, purchase orders, and invoices before payment.
• Assists Accounting Managers with accounting procedures updates.
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliation.
• Prepares miscellaneous reconciliation spreadsheets as requested.
• Compiles reports for sales tax, tourist tax, and fuel tax filings.
• Assist in maintaining Banner capital assets database, including but not limited to additions, deletions, transfers, tag deployment and monthly reconciliations.
• Assist in performing annual field audit of physical inventory, adjusting, reconcile to Banner system, coordinating with County Departments on capital asset disposals.
• Assists in completing and reconciling interdepartmental charges, travel, department reconciliations, and provides assistance to BOCC departments in researching and understanding ledger items.
• Assists in preparing annual financial schedules and annual reconciliations for various accounts.
• Assists in providing additional support for other areas of the office, including but not limited to accounts receivable, as needed.
• Performs other duties to assist the Finance department and organization as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting (B.A.) or finance related field; Or four years of directly related experience.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting (GAAFR), and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

• Two years of experience in a governmental accounting role.
• Working knowledge of Capital Assets.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting software; Database software; Internet software; Inventory software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative, tactful, effective, and harmonious working relationships with co-workers, attorneys, external agencies, and the public.
• Skilled in speaking clearly and distinctly, both in person and on the telephone, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to communicate routine and complex information in a manner that is understandable and respectful.
• Excellent writing skills to compose general correspondence using correct grammar and punctuation and using tone and format appropriate for the intended audience.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in desktop office solutions, such as Microsoft Office Suite, database applications, email, .pdf file attachments, internet search tools, and various computer peripheral devices.
• Knowledge of a wide range of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures, office equipment and terminology.
• Ability to learn and understand specialized information, including codes, rules, policies, procedures, forms, and legal terms, and apply that knowledge in carrying out job assignments accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to work with confidential and/or sensitive data; interpret and comply with state and federal guidelines.
• Have strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize work in an environment that includes frequent interruptions and simultaneous detailed attention to multiple tasks.
• Dependable and able to meet the assigned work schedule. Must be flexible as work assignments may frequently change.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and exercise good judgement and discretion.
• Comply with legal advice restrictions of the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is committed to the principals of equal employment opportunity and will assure compliance with all Federal and State laws concerning discrimination in employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal or State law.