Accountant I

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER IN PUBLIC SERVICE WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN LEON COUNTY?
 
 JOIN OUR TEAM!

 We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Tallahassee team located in the rolling hills of northwest Florida.  

 At the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Office you can:

• Take pride in delivering high quality service
• Be part of a diverse family that promotes constructive ideas and suggestions
• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Stay abreast of trends in the legal industry

 Total Compensation package include:
 

• 9 Paid Holidays/Personal Time Off 
• Low-Cost Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Coverage for Employee and Families
• Dependent Care and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Florida Retirement System Pension Plan
• Florida Retirement System Investment Plan
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plan 457(b)
• Life Insurance Plans for Employees and Families
• Long-Term Disability Coverage for Employees
• Short-Term Disability Coverage for Employees
• Voluntary Supplemental Coverage through TIAA CREF

 Overview:

The Accountant I is an entry level professional accounting position primarily responsible for duties focused on purchasing card accounting and reporting. This position will be primarily responsible for managing and reconciling purchase card transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, and supporting various accounting activities.  This position is a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exempt position and may be required to perform work outside and beyond normal working hours to include weekends, holidays, times of critical deadlines, projects, and/or other time-sensitive duties and or responsibilities. Work is performed independently under the general direction of an accounting supervisor.

**Starting salary will not exceed 10 percent of the base salary** 

Representative duties and tasks expected of the Accountant I are listed below.  This list does not include marginal tasks that are also performed but are incidental to the primary functions.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed.

 

1. Purchasing Card Management –

1. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the purchasing card program. 
2. Review, reconcile, and allocate purchasing card transactions accurately and promptly.
3. Monitor and enforce compliance with company policies for purchasing card usage.
4. Collaborate with cardholders to resolve any issues or discrepancies related to purchasing card transactions.
5. Ensure timely and accurate submission of supporting documentation for reconciliations.

 

1. Financial Reconciliation
   1. Assist with monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reconciliations.
   2. Identify and investigate any discrepancies in financial records related to purchasing card transactions.

 

1. Reporting and analysis
   1. Prepare regular reports on purchasing card usage, including spending trends and budget variances.
   2. Analyze data to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, or policy enhancements.
   3. Assist in preparing financial reports and presentations as required.

 

1. Process Improvement
   1. Continuously review and assess existing General Accounting processes to identify opportunities for automation, streamlining, and efficiency improvements
   2. Suggest and implement control measures to minimize risks associated with purchasing card usage.

 

1. General Accounting Support
   1. Provide support to the broader accounting team as needed.
   2. Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed.
   3. Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities.
   4. Other related tasks as assigned.

 

Licensure or Certification Requirements:

May require a driver’s license if assigned to transport files among facilities or assigned to a remote office.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, and ABILITIES:

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail and accuracy, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel. Candidates should exhibit the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively both within a team and with external partners.  Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or a related field. Prior experience or coursework in accounting is preferred but not required. 
 
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to resolve routine and non-routine problems in a professional, standardized manner.
 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts, such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to use a calculator.
 
Note: This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Responsibilities and qualifications may be subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the organization.
 

• Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Complete Background Check of Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC)/ National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
• Past Employment Verification.
• Education Verification.
• Pre-employment drug test at County designated test location.
• E-Verify Eligibility to Work in United States.
• 90-Day Introductory Period.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The Leon County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
 

Salary : $40,657 - $52,854