What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant I (Lee County) position at Florida State Courts, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Administrative Office of the Courts?
KEY REQUIREMENTS
SUMMARY
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
(1) Purchase Goods and Services
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
- Associate's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field or equivalent from two-year College or technical school. (Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.)
- One-year related accounting experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.)
- Advanced understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Competency with JDEdwards financial software and Crystal Reports is desired
- Superb time-management, organization, and attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Comply with federal, state, and local financial requirements
SUMMARY
The Accountant I position is highly organized and responsible in support of the overall fiscal activities of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. Accountants in the Finance Department provide accurate and timely financial services to Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties, the State of Florida, the Judges within the circuit, and all other supporting departments. A successful Accountant will have a mix of organizational and analytical skills. They should be able to work out numbers, generate reports and find discrepancies as well as cost-saving opportunities.
Core responsibilities of this position are: (1) Purchase Goods and Services; (2) Perform Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Duties; (3) Maintain Records of Financial Transactions Including Fixed Asset Inventory; (4) Audit and Reconcile Financial Transactions; (5) Other Duties as Assigned
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Core responsibilities of this position are: (1) Purchase Goods and Services; (2) Perform Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Duties; (3) Maintain Records of Financial Transactions Including Fixed Asset Inventory; (4) Audit and Reconcile Financial Transactions; (5) Other Duties as Assigned
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
(1) Purchase Goods and Services
- Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors ensuring cost-effectiveness
- Review purchasing requisitions from assigned departments
- Determine appropriate funding source, account numbers, and purchasing method for type of purchase requested
- Process requisitions according to guidelines set by funding source
- Audit invoices for accuracy and completeness
- Prepare and process invoices for payment to vendors
- Ensure invoices are paid in a timely manner while adhering to departmental procedures
- Prepare money received for deposit
- Generate financial reports on a recurring basis
- File and/or scan purchasing documents
- Prepare fixed asset property control forms
- Perform periodic physical inventory count
- Audit financial transactions for each funding source
- Reconcile central database to financial statements from each funding source
- Prepare journal entry requests as needed
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of:
- Advanced understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable and general accounting functions
- High-Level knowledge of spreadsheets is crucial, and experience with word processing tools is essential for record-keeping functions
Ability to:
- Work independently and as a team member
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Provide effective, accurate, professional, polite, friendly, and prompt customer service to the public and other agency personnel
- Maintain consistent attendance
- Establish work priorities in a highly organized manner
- Maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive information
- Type a minimum of 35 wpm
- Associate's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field or equivalent from two-year College or technical school. (Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.)
- One-year related accounting experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.)
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
Salary : $39,176
