Accounting Clerk I
About The Position
The Accounting Clerk I performs a variety of accounting tasks and provides administrative support for the assigned department. This is a full-time, in-person position based in Lecanto, Florida, with scheduled hours Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The position handles routine office work, supports the maintenance of project and accounting records, and assists with vendor invoices, fuel reports, reconciling National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) invoices with Fleet work orders, and budget accounting. The role also supports meetings, training sessions, special presentations, spreadsheets, procedures, documents, and calendars. Other duties may be assigned as required. Employees must be available to work before, during, or after emergencies and may be temporarily assigned duties outside their normal role, location, or schedule to meet County needs. Emergency duties may include driving or operating County vehicles or equipment.
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 only for positions not required to drive a County vehicle.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
- Ability to type and compose routine business letters and memoranda.
- Ability to communicate clearly and confidently, verbally and in writing, using proper grammar.
- Ability to maintain courteous and effective relationships with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups, vendors, volunteers, and the public.
- Strong working knowledge of computers and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills with formulas, functions, data sorting and filtering, and maintaining detailed spreadsheets.
- Ability to accurately enter, review, reconcile, and track financial data using various software systems and online platforms.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Must have, or be able to obtain within 90 days, FEMA NIMS certifications IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), and IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System.
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, and drug screen.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine office tasks, including answering telephones, data entry, completing forms, filing, basic accounting, tracking expenses, and processing mail.
- Assist with maintaining the division's projects and accounting records.
- Help prepare for meetings, training sessions, and special presentations.
- Assist with updating spreadsheets, procedures, and other documents.
- Maintain daily calendars for several individuals.
- Process vendor invoices.
- Assist with fuel reports.
- Assist with reconciling NAPA invoices with Fleet work orders.
- Assist with accounting for the budget.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Work before, during, or after an emergency and, as assigned, perform duties outside the normal scope, location, or schedule of the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
