FISCAL SPECIALIST

Under general supervision, purchases supplies, materials and equipment; gathers and posts accounting data, processes accounting transactions, and maintains accounting records; and performs related duties as assigned.

The following duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification.   Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

• Processes and posts details of accounts payable transactions.
• Maintains accounting files associated with various business transactions. 
• Researches outstanding invoices and identifies solution subject to management approval.
• Receives and analyzes requisitions for materials, supplies and equipment. 
• Places orders with authorized vendors.
• Maintains daily purchase orders and logs; tracks spending by cost center.
• Obtains and maintains supply source and procurement files.
• Reconciles vendor statements, invoices and receipt of property.
• Maintains confidential files of various legal forms and permits.

• Knowledge of municipal bookkeeping and purchasing practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of general ledger bookkeeping and basic accounting methods.
• Knowledge of police tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of material specification and terminology.
• Skill in using computer and software applications for maintaining accounting systems.
• Skill in using common office machinery and equipment.
• Skill in mathematical computations used in accounting.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  
  

• OTHER JOB CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Frequent use of a telephone, computer system, and other common office equipment. 
  • Ability to lift and carry heavy or bulky items frequently (up to 50 lbs.).

Graduation from High School or equivalent and two (2) years of bookkeeping and/or procurement experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:  

Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Salary : $17