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Account Technician

City Of Jacksonville

Job Location:

Jacksonville, FL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 43383 - 43383

Posted: 29 September 2026 (28 days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

Job Description

Are you looking for your next career opportunity in the accounting field Are you self-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 4 weeks leave time 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!!!

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee you would also have 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 10 years of public service and on-time payments.

This is technical accounting work in reviewing processing and maintenance of accounting or fiscal records. Work requires a knowledge of techniques methods and procedures used in performingtechnical accounting functions and in the reviewing monitoring and training of employees performing the clerical-accounting functions and is learned on the job and 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. The physical demands consist mainly of sitting or standing at a workstation for extended periods of time and occasionally lifting and moving light objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and although subject to instructions and established work routines the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to superiors approval.

Examples of Work

Inspects reviews and/or maintains a complex record system involving varied accounting and fiscal transactions or of a less complex system involving a large number of transactions in compliance with City and/or departmental rules and procedures.
Analyzes accounting and fiscal data.
Posts transactions to proper accounts.
Compiles and prepares fiscal reports and statements.
Reconciles and balances financial statements and accounting records.
Composes correspondence in appropriate word processing software.
Prepares spreadsheets using appropriate software.
Receives funds prepares deposits and reconciles bank statements
Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers using word processing spreadsheet database and various accounting related software copiers and calculators.
Creates purchase requisitions and follows up on status.
Prepares check requests.
Receipts vendor invoices.
Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonvilles competencies
Performs related work as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of accounting techniques methods and procedures.
Knowledge of rules and policies governing budgetary fiscal and accounting books records and accounts.
Skill in making and verifying mathematical calculations.
Skill in maintaining accounting and fiscal records.
Skill in operating standard office equipment.
Ability to apply accounting knowledge to work assignments.
Ability to analyze and audit accounting budgetary fiscal data.
Ability to read comprehend and apply job-related rules policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to prepare reports.
Ability to train and review the work of others.
Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computers using word processing spreadsheet databases and various accounting related software copiers and calculators.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

Two (2) years of education and/or clerical or technical accounting experience which
Includes successful completion of three (3) or more semester hours of college level accounting course work from an accredited institution.
Depending upon assignment must pass background screening on a local state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services or Elder Affairs.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The probationary period for this class is six months.
Depending upon assignment the position may perform safety-sensitive functions and if so is subject to pre-employment random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonvilles Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).