What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist - Part time position at City of Delray Beach, FL?
Job Description
EEO Statement
The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.
Non-Smoking
This position requires advanced bookkeeping, accounting and clerical work. Work is performed under general supervision.
- This is a part time position with no benefits included and a maximum of 29 hours per week *
Essential Job Duties
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Review all City travel and training requests and reconciliations.
- Organize and maintain Finance Department records.
- Develop and implement records maintenance/storage alternatives in the form of computerized records imaging, including indexing and related documentation, in accordance with State guidelines.
- May maintain and review all leases and contracts that have a financial impact on the City.
- May help external auditors by maintaining audit calendar, help maintain audit work paper files.
- Provide accounting and related assistance to other departments, and/or customers.
- May assist in the preparation of the proposed budget and adherence to not exceeding the final budget line items expenditures.
- Conduct all activities in accordance with Palm Beach County Code of Ethics
- Foster positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school graduate or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in either accounting or collection activity.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles, collection methods and procedures.
- Knowledge of personal computers; word processing and electronic spreadsheets (Microsoft applications a plus).
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and adhere to procedures and policies. Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other City personnel, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective work relationships.
The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization’s mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.
A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
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. The work environment characteristics described 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, bend and stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Works inside in an office environment and outside in various weather conditions.
SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.
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. The work environment characteristics described 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, bend and stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Works inside in an office environment and outside in various weather conditions.
SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.
