Accounting Clerk I (Part-time)

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners•Citrus County, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk I performs accounting tasks for general and various grant funds and provides administrative support within the assigned department. This is a part-time, in-person position based in Lecanto, Florida, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The role maintains financial records and supports invoice, requisition, purchasing card, journal voucher, volunteer travel voucher, and daily banking processes. It also assists with customer service account functions and responds to inquiries from vendors and co-workers. Employees may be assigned emergency response or recovery duties before, during, or after an emergency, including duties outside the normal scope, location, and schedule of the position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two years of experience performing administrative support or clerical duties.
Two years of experience performing accounting or bookkeeping.
Valid Florida driver's license, or obtain one within 30 days of establishing Florida residency; a valid Florida identification card is acceptable for positions not requiring county-vehicle driving.
Successful completion of Level II background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Have or obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA NIMS courses IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), and IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, with advanced Excel skills in formulas, functions, data sorting, filtering, and maintaining detailed spreadsheets.
Strong customer service and communication skills, including the ability to respond professionally in person, by phone, and in writing.
Ability to accurately enter, review, reconcile, and track financial data using various software systems and online platforms.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with County staff, elected officials, community groups, vendors, volunteers, and the public.
Successfully pass a criminal background check.
Subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing under the Florida Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Responsibilities

Maintain financial records, which may include invoices, requisitions, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
Prepare and process invoices for entry into the online invoice system.
Process requisition requests, purchasing card reports, journal vouchers, and volunteer travel vouchers.
Perform daily banking tasks, including preparing, submitting, and tracking daily deposits.
Review volunteer travel vouchers for accuracy, completeness, and grant account distribution.
Assist with customer service account functions for the assigned area when needed.
Respond promptly to requests, inquiries, and problems from vendors and co-workers, often by telephone, and assist in resolving them.
Perform other duties as required.
Work before, during, or after emergencies and, when assigned, perform duties outside the usual scope, location, and schedule of the position.