Account Clerk
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Job Location:
Jacksonville, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Description
Are you looking for your next career opportunity in the accounting field Are you motivated and ready to serve the City of Jacksonville in the Finance Department in our fast-paced Accounting Division Do you want to earn up to four (4) weeks leave each year in addition to comprehensive city benefits with free and low-cost health dental and vision options If you answered yes to any of these questions you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Finance Department is actively seeking an Account Clerk.Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well In addition to health insurance dental vision life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
This is entry level clerical-accounting work in reviewing processing and maintenance of accounting or fiscal records. Work requires a knowledge of techniques methods and procedures used in performing the basic clerical-accounting functions. and is learned on the job or through specialized training. Contacts require basic courtesy tact and effectiveness in dealing with others and include contacts to request or provide information ask questions or obtain clarification. The work is semi-routine where tasks are covered by procedures or precedents and although patterned some latitude is permitted to consider and choose the most appropriate technique method or procedure to follow. Work is performed in an office environment. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers. The physical demands consist mainly of sitting or standing at a workstation for extended periods of time and occasionally lifting and moving light objects. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are subject to instructions and established work routines and the worker is given latitude to rearrange the sequence based on changing work situations or workflow.Examples of Work
- Prepares reviews processes and/or maintains purchase orders requisitions check requests field orders change orders and other accounting or fiscal documents records and files.
- Codes fiscal documents for posting into automated accounting system.
- Posts transactions to proper accounts.
- Compiles data for fiscal reports and statements.
- Prepares periodic summary reports.
- Reconciles and balances financial statements and accounting records.
- Maintains time and leave reports and pay vouchers.
- Receives funds prepares deposits and reconciles bank statements
- Composes correspondence in appropriate word processing software.
- Prepares spreadsheets using appropriate software.
- Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers using word processing spreadsheet database and various accounting related software copiers and calculators.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonvilles competencies.
- Performs related work as required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of general office techniques methods and procedures.
- Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles practices procedures and methods.
- Skill in making and verifying mathematical calculations.
- Skill in maintaining accounting and fiscal records.
- Ability to post figures accurately.
- Ability to match names and numbers.
- Ability to file both numerically and alphabetically.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to read understand and apply written instructions and job-related policies and procedures.
- Ability to transcribe legibly and neatly.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computers using word processing spreadsheet database and various accounting related software copiers and calculators.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
- One year of education and/or experience in the clerical-accounting field.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:- The probationary period for this class is six months.
- Depending on assignment CPR/First Aid Certification is required within six months.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.Apply at . Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education a copy of your college transcript with your social blackout is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official but must state your name the schools name classes taken grades received type of degree and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. To ensure you receive email notifications be sure to make a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. For further information regarding the application process. please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the website.
Certain servicemembers and veterans and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans receive preference and priority and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veterans preference you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable the additional forms as noted here: a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veterans preference he or she may file a written complaint within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road Suite 311-K
Largo FL 33778-1630
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Basic Math
- Cashiering
- Computer Skills
- Math
- Retail Sales
- 10 Key Calculator
- Copywriting
- Cash Handling
- Planograms
- Stocking
