Lead Accounting Technician- 17105

Hillsborough Clerk of Court & Comptroller•Tampa, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs tasks that contribute to implementing basic accounting and fiscal records management processes supporting a major County function or operation. The role gives directions and reviews outputs while implementing processes under established routines, policies, guidelines, procedures, and instructions. The employee has some latitude to set priorities, subject to supervisor approval. Depending on the assigned area, the position may analyze and audit accounting and fiscal data, maintain accounting records, process payments and reimbursements, prepare reports and statements, post transactions, prepare journal entries, and process fund transfers. It also involves protecting confidential records, reviewing transaction accuracy, resolving inquiries, training organizational members, and supporting administrative and business needs. The work is fully on-site in a dynamic environment requiring responsiveness to changing organizational goals, priorities, and needs.

Requirements

High school graduation or a GED certificate.
Knowledge of procedures, policies, and rules of the assigned division or unit.
Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, procedures, methods, and theory.
Knowledge of laws, rules, and policies governing the assigned accounting area.
Knowledge of computer operations using accounting and spreadsheet applications.
Computer skills using related software or programs, local networks, databases, and internet search engines.
Communication and effective writing skills.
Ability to handle restricted, sensitive, and confidential information.
Ability to lead or supervise lower-level administrative or clerical staff.
Ability to plan, schedule, assign, monitor, train, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
Ability to read, comprehend, and apply job-related rules, policies, and procedures.
Ability to prepare accounting, financial, and statistical reports.
Ability to compile, analyze, and/or audit accounting, budgetary, fiscal, and functional-area data.
Ability to use accounting, word-processing, spreadsheet, and related software applications.
Ability to make and verify mathematical calculations.
Ability to analyze and audit accounting, budgetary, and fiscal data.
Ability to review and monitor support staff work.

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or an Associate Degree or higher degree in any field is appreciated, but not required.

Responsibilities

Analyze and audit accounting and fiscal data, records, and reports.
Access and secure restricted, sensitive, and confidential records or information.
Reconcile accounting records and compile and prepare fiscal reports and statements.
Compile and prepare fiscal reports, statements, and data for specific fiscal requirements.
Process payment requests and reimbursements.
Post transactions and prepare journal entries related to the assigned functional area.
Inspect, review, and maintain accounting, fiscal, payroll, and leave record systems in compliance with agency or departmental rules and procedures.
Review transactions to ensure data-entry accuracy.
Process fund transfers.
Prepare accounting and fiscal reports, statements, and summaries.
Provide technical expertise and train other members of the organization.
Handle and resolve requests, inquiries, and concerns related to the assigned functional area, including researching, determining priority, and referring matters as appropriate.
Compose, proofread, and edit correspondence, memos, spreadsheets, minutes, logs, and reports for management approval or signature.
Perform other tasks supporting administrative processes and business needs, including duties performed by subordinate fiscal, financial, or clerical staff.