Accounting Specialist

City of Richland•Cocoa, FL

7d•$28 - $39

About The Position

Join the City of Richland as an Accounting Specialist! In this role, you’ll manage financial records, process payments, and support customers and staff with accuracy and professionalism. If you enjoy working with numbers, staying organized, and making an impact, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in public service. Click here to review the full job description for this position. Selection will be based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable), and an interview process. The final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check commensurate to the position, including a credit check.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One (1) year of experience in an office, working with financial records.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years bookkeeping experience to include accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Direct experience in collections and/or liens.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Access, Excel, Outlook and Word (version 2010 or higher).
Proficiency with Adobe Pro (PDF).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
City-paid dental and vision plans
City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)
City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 Paid Holidays
4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options
Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Annual Performance Assessment System
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions are pro-rated based upon the position's budgeted hours.)
Years of Continuous Service / Maximum Hours Per Month
0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month
6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month
10 years through 15 years / 22.33 hours per month
16 years through 20 years / 24.33 hours per month
Over 20 years / 26.33 hours per month