Accounting Specialist - Facilities Management Department

Escambia County • Pensacola, FL

104d • $18 - $23

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist in the Facilities Management Department of Escambia County is responsible for processing moderately complex departmental accounts payable and performing a variety of basic accounting and project management functions. This role includes preparing revenue reports and managing financial information related to fiscal and accounting transactions.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Three years of accounting experience or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and accounting/financial management software.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county staff, contractors, vendors, and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of budgeting principles.
• Experience in grant and/or contract management principles and practices.
• Familiarity with auditing principles and practices.
• Experience in account reconciliation methods.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of accounting functions by reviewing and approving payables, reconciling accounts, preparing accounting schedules, coding and entering information into a database, serving as a liaison with outside agencies, and performing other related tasks.
• Prepares and processes journal entries, change orders, budget amendments, requisitions, BCC recommendations, and purchase orders.
• Processes, monitors, and maintains financial information related to fiscal and accounting related transactions.
• Prepares, submits, reviews, and analyzes a variety of reports, reconciliations, and statements to and from internal departments, financial institutions, and external agencies and makes recommendations based on findings.
• Manages contracts and grants and monitors related expenditures to ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Represents the department and the County by participating in a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and other related events.
• Compiles, balances, reconciles, and audits financial information in assigned area of responsibility by tracking expenditures and budgets.
• Assists with budget preparation and maintenance activities by balancing revenue and expenditures, supporting department(s) in the budgeting process, providing financial data upon request, and performing other related activities.
• Prepares cost, budget, and management analysis to assist in fiscal planning efforts.
• Performs project cost accounting functions including expenditure tracking, procurement tracking, payment application processing, grant accounting, DCAT fee billing, and project document management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision plans
• Prescription coverage
• Employee health clinic
• Employee fitness centers
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree