Lead Accounting Technician-982 (Multiple Vacancies)

Hillsborough County•Tampa, FL

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY Performs tasks that contribute to the implementation of basic accounting and fiscal records management processes supporting a major County function or operation. The work involves giving directions and reviewing outputs in the implementation of processes, guided by scope of responsibilities, instructions, established work routines, policies, guidelines and procedures. The worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to supervisor's approval. STARTING SALARY : $20.81 hourly/ $43,284.80 annually CORE COMPETENCIES Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the highest standards of service Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES Knowledge of procedures, policies, and rules of assigned division or unit. Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, procedures, methods, and theory. Knowledge of laws, rules, and policies governing assigned functional accounting area. Knowledge of computer operations using accounting and spreadsheet applications. Skill in the use of computers, computer related software or programs, local networks, databases and internet search engines. Skill in communication and effective writing. Ability to handle restricted, sensitive and confidential information. Ability to effectively lead or supervise lower-level administrative/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 data related to specific functional area. Ability to use accounting software, 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 read, comprehend, and apply job-related rules, policies and procedures. Ability to review and monitor the work of support staff.

Requirements

Knowledge of procedures, policies, and rules of assigned division or unit.
Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, procedures, methods, and theory.
Knowledge of laws, rules, and policies governing assigned functional accounting area.
Knowledge of computer operations using accounting and spreadsheet applications.
Skill in the use of computers, computer related software or programs, local networks, databases and internet search engines.
Skill in communication and effective writing.
Ability to handle restricted, sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to effectively lead or supervise lower-level administrative/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 data related to specific functional area.
Ability to use accounting software, 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 read, comprehend, and apply job-related rules, policies and procedures.
Ability to review and monitor the work of support staff.
Graduation from High School or a GED certificate.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Analyzes and audits accounting and fiscal data, records and reports.
Accesses and secures restricted, sensitive and confidential records or information.
Reconciles accounting records and compiles and prepares basic fiscal reports and statements.
Compiles and prepares fiscal reports, statements and data for specific fiscal requirements.
Processes payment requests and reimbursements.
Post transactions and prepares journal entries related to functional area of responsibility.
Inspects, reviews and/or maintains a complex record system involving varied accounting, fiscal, payroll, and leave transactions, or of a less complex system involving a large number of transactions, in compliance with agency and/or departmental rules and procedures.
Performs audit review to ensure data entry accuracy of transactions under functional area of responsibility.
Processes fund transfers.
Prepares accounting and fiscal reports, statements, and summaries.
Provides technical expertise in training other members of the organization.
Handles and resolves (including research, determining priority status, referral to management and professional staff) requests, inquiries and concerns related to functional area of responsibility.
Composes, proofreads and edits correspondence, memos, spreadsheets, minutes, logs, and reports in final form, for management approval or signature.
Performs other tasks that support administrative processes, and business needs.
Performs other duties as needed, including those performed by subordinate fiscal, financial, and/or clerical staff.