Accounting Clerk I - Public Infrastructure Fiscal & Business Admin.

Salary: $16.54 - $24.81 Hourly
Location : Land O' Lakes, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 11567
Department:Public Infrastructure Fiscal & Business Administration
Opening Date: 11/17/2023
Closing Date: 11/30/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $16.54 - $24.81
Pay Grade: N29 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. New Hires are generally brought in from minimum to midpoint of pay range.
General Description
Join our team as an Accounting Clerk I!
Specialized clerical/bookkeeping work involving the application of accounting principles in the keeping of fiscal records, accounts receivable, accounts payable in the project tracking system.
Essential Job Functions
Conducts routine pre-audits of a variety of records by examining, verifying, and reviewing accounts, invoices, bills, vouchers, and records. Assists in the preparation of invoices for payment. Creates folders and maintains files of records of expenditures, purchase orders, and change orders. Prepares invoices/charge backs for payment and accounts receivable/payable. Assists in other bookkeeping functions such as maintaining files and the preparation of accounting reports. Enters data to generate reports and bills for service. Assists in other bookkeeping functions such as maintaining EXCEL accounting spreadsheets, bank reconciliations, and data entry into an ACCESS database to generate accounting reports. Performs typing of correspondence, reports, memoranda, forms, and records. Files records and maintains logs. Processes and posts records. Processes and assembles data for entry into the computer. Performs data entry into computer system. Balances detailed accounts with budget and expenditure reports. Maintains payroll records, time sheets, labor costs, and records. Prepares special and periodic reports. Communicates by telephone and in writing. Effectively deals with the general public. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and procedures.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of the rules and regulations relative to accounting records.
• Ability to operate office machinery to include a computer terminal and a PC using (Microsoft Office Products: Excel, Access, etc.).
• Ability to make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. One (1) year of experience in bookkeeping and/or the maintenance of fiscal records. Experience with a computer terminal or PC required.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
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I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

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Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

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Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

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Which best describes the years of experience you have in bookkeeping and/or the maintenance of fiscal records?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05
Which best describes the years of experience you have with a computer terminal or PC required?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience
• No experience

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Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran?(Supporting documentation needed at time of application or next business day)

• Yes
• No

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I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

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Are you legally allowed to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

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Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?

• Yes
• No

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Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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• Indeed
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Pasco County
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Other

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