Fiscal Assistant Job at Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

Alachua County Board of County Commissioners Gainesville, FL 32601

NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alachua

SALARY: $21.02 Hourly

To schedule the skills assessments, call CareerSource North Central Florida at (352) 955-2245 or email assessments@ careersourcencfl.com to schedule an appointment. You can call Alachua County Human Resources Office at (352) 374-5219 to confirm that your scores are already on file. Passing scores must be received by the Human Resources Office via email at achr@ alachuacounty.us no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday after the position closes. CareerSource North Central Florida is not responsible for submitting test scores to the Alachua County Human Resources Office. All scores are valid for a period of 2 years from the date of testing.Associate's degree (AA/AS) from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration and two (2) years' experience in accounting, billing, bookkeeping, finance, fiscal or related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience; or a Bachelor's degree with major course work in accounting, business or related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. This position requires the completion ofMS Word, MS Excel, and Attention to Detail with a minimum score of "moderate knowledge". Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

Position Summary:

This is highly responsible technical work in bookkeeping and fiscal operations.

An employee in this class independently processes fiscal records and maintains books ledgers, journals, reviews fiscal documents and information, and prepares fiscal reports and assists in preparing and monitoring budget expenditures.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, employees in this classification may be required to report to work.

Exudes a positive customer service focus.

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.

Prepares or supervises the preparation of routine and special fiscal statements.

Processes purchase orders, requisitions, invoices and assists in controlling inventories. Duties may also include processing department payrolls.

Responsible for the completion of specialized fiscal projects as needed and required by supervisor.

Maintains ledgers, journals and bookkeeping records.

Analyzes department programs to ascertain cost on a cost-accounting basis.

Audits incoming and outgoing paperwork concerning fiscal matters for error with suggestions for correcting.

Prepares payrolls and maintains payroll records.

Assembles or compiles data used in preparation of budgets.

Prepares purchase orders, requisitions, and is responsible for maintaining related records.

Assists in developing and installing accounting and bookkeeping methods and procedures.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

Community Support Services: Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to offsite County locations for business and/or meetings.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the principles and practices of government accounting, budgeting and fiscal management.

Knowledge of computer spreadsheet software.

Ability to analyze accounting problems and assist in recommending solutions.

Ability to work independently from general instructions.

Ability to prepare reports and express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Ability to follow complex oral and written directions to prepare complex financial reports.

Ability to operate calculator, computer and other office machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to operate calculating equipment. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.02 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location




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