Accounting Specialist II

Broward County Sheriff's Office • Fort Lauderdale, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform routine to moderately complex account maintenance work for the assigned work unit. Employees in this classification are responsible for recording, calculating, and verification of all funds processed. Accuracy is critical to successful performance in the work classification. Position reviews all work performed for the purpose of ensuring accuracy in accounting and verification of funds processed. Performs related work as directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. An evaluation of foreign high school diploma may be required.
• A minimum of two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving routine to moderately complex accounting functions.
• Demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain accurate accounts and records.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license throughout employment without any restrictions which affect job performance.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Such experience must be clearly documented for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Primarily open to current BSO employees holding the Accounting Specialist II classification.
• Eligible BSO employees must apply and have completed their probationary period by the closing date.
• If no applications from BSO employees holding the Accounting Specialist II classification are received, the following candidates will also be considered for the vacancy: Must be a current BSO employee who has successfully completed their probationary period by the listed closing date.

Responsibilities

• Maintains various department records and updates assigned accounts, as applicable to assigned department.
• Performs various administrative support duties relevant to accurate maintenance of assigned accounting duties, i.e., filing materials, copying documentation, entering data into unit computer system.
• Performs accounting duties according to the nature of the work unit, i.e., preparing payroll, processing special revenues, maintaining property and acquisition records.
• Performs verification for all invoices/receipts received through unit checks and balances procedures.
• Prepares banking deposits for assigned accounting duties.
• Generates a variety of reports and/or statements relating to assigned accounting functions as dictated by the needs of the work unit, i.e., spreadsheets, statistical reports, budgets, reconciliations.
• Prints, copies, distributes, and files records and reports.
• Responds to inquiries concerning records and assigned accounts; provides resolution, information, or direction accordingly.
• Reviews all work processed for the purpose of ensuring accuracy in accounting and processing of funds.
• Performs a wide variety of administrative duties in supporting unit functions, i.e., answering telephones, processing unit mail, copying materials.
• Performs related work as directed.

Benefits

• The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks.
• Reapplication will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
• BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
• Veterans' preference per Florida law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED