Accounting & Finance Technician

Pinellas County Government•Clearwater, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs complex accounting and financial work in support of Construction & Property Management’s Budget & Analytics division. Duties include maintaining and reviewing accounting, financial, and statistical records; processing transactions and invoices; researching discrepancies; reconciling records; and resolving issues within an automated recordkeeping system. The role requires attention to detail and independent judgment to ensure financial records, payments, and supporting documentation comply with County policies, contracts, and applicable regulations. The technician works frequently with internal departments, Clerk Finance, external suppliers, and teammates, providing responsive and solution-oriented support. The employee independently prioritizes assigned work, interprets policies and financial guidelines, takes ownership of questions and issues, coordinates with appropriate parties, and seeks guidance or escalates matters when needed.

Requirements

Two years of experience in government accounting, bookkeeping, purchasing, or finance support, and practical use of computer equipment; or an Associate’s degree (or two years of other related college-level education) in accounting, business administration, or a related field and practical use of computer equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Assignment to work a variety of work schedules, including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
Knowledge of County accounting and financial policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Procure to Pay processes and functions.
Ability to communicate clearly orally and in written correspondence with internal and external customers.
Ability to plan and prioritize work assignments, with strong organizational skills.
Ability to complete work and meet daily deadlines with a high attention to detail.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Oracle Financial Software.
Ability to be self-motivated and goal oriented while providing a wide range of support functions.
Ability to provide responsive, respectful, and helpful service to internal customers, external suppliers, partners, and teammates while working effectively with a diverse group of people.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, manage ambiguity, and exercise sound judgment while knowing when to seek guidance or escalate an issue.
Ability to take ownership of questions and issues, coordinate with appropriate parties, and follow work through to timely resolution.
Ability to adapt to evolving priorities, processes, systems, and business needs.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience with Oracle software.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Oversee payment of funds in accordance with Florida State Statute, rules, and regulations.
Review invoices for appropriate expenditures, receipt verification, and contract compliance.
Gather and distribute departmental mail and monitor assigned shared mailboxes, ensuring correspondence is reviewed, routed, and acted upon in a timely manner, with appropriate follow-up and escalation.
Audit invoices for mathematical correctness and legal compliance.
Review expense reports for appropriate expenditures and adherence to contract and County policies.
Prepare preapproved invoice payments, such as interlocal agreements and utilities.
Reconcile agency or departmental accounts and prepare reports, forms, and other financial documentation.
Maintain financial data and prepare and process accounting records, statements, or transactions using accounting systems and supporting documentation.
Serve as a responsive, helpful, and solution-oriented liaison among internal departments, Clerk Finance, external suppliers, and teammates to facilitate accurate and timely invoice payments.
Build and maintain positive working relationships through respectful communication, follow-through, and helpful service.
Take ownership of complex requests from external suppliers and internal customers, including analysis of multiunit payments, and coordinate with appropriate parties to achieve timely resolution.
Evaluate accounting and invoice-payment processes, identify improvement opportunities, and contribute to efficient, accurate, customer-focused solutions.