What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiscal Specialist 1 position at Lee County Clerk of Court?
Overview
The General Accounting Office provides the final check and balance for the financial information of the County, Port Authority, and the Clerk. They monitor the budget and financial transactions for accuracy and proper accounting treatment, record and track fixed assets inventory for the County, Port Authority, and all the Constitutional Offices (except for the Sheriff).
The Clerk's office offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Superior health care plans with low premiums
- Competitive retirement and pension plans - Florida Retirement System and 457 deferred compensation options
- Generous paid time off, paid holidays, birthday leave, and volunteer time
- Our Wellness Program gives employees incentives, tools, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle
- We are a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Our office values a work-life balance. Enjoy your nights and weekends with friends and family!
- Work with a purpose
- Give back to the community
- Be part of a team
- Pursue career advancement opportunities
- Reach your professional and personal goals
Position Function and Duties
The Fiscal Specialist 1 uses technical training, experience, skills, and knowledge to perform fiscal and accounting responsibilities within the General Accounting Office for the Lee County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller (Clerk’s Office), Lee County Board of County Commissioners (County), and Port Authority (Port).
Position Duties include but are not limited to:
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Bank Reconciliations
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations for the Clerk’s Office
- Assist with and serve as back-up for the County and Port bank reconciliation processes, as assigned
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Fixed/Capital Assets
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Maintain fixed/capital assets for the Clerk’s Office
- Process additions, transfers, and disposals
- Process monthly depreciation
- Assist with and serve as back-up for the County and Port fixed/capital asset processes, as assigned
- Assist with the annual inventory process and updates
- Review/approve invoices for capital asset purchases
- Perform fixed asset Attractive Item(s) reconciliation
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Maintain fixed/capital assets for the Clerk’s Office
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Other Reconciliations
- Perform monthly sales tax reconciliation for the Clerk’s Office and County
- Perform general ledger reconciliations, as assigned
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Other Monitoring/Processing
- Process General Accounting and Cash Management & Investment office’s journal entries for the Clerk’s Office, County, and Port
- Import interface batches for the Clerk’s Office
- Monitor and process approved budget entries for the Clerk’s Office and County
- Monitor the restricted fund(s) invoices for proper authorization
- Record and process returned/worthless checks
- Process Livestock payments from the Sheriff, as needed
Qualifications
Education, Experience & Certification(s):
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Two years’ experience in bookkeeping or accounting required; government accounting preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of applicable Federal and State statutes and regulations
- Ability to interpret and implement new or revised Federal and State statutes and regulations
- Ability to effectively use financial application, JD Edwards OneWorld preferred
- Accurate keyboarding, data entry and 10-key skills required
- Accurate sequential filing skills required
- Proficiency in business English and business math required
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with both fiscal and non-fiscal personnel
- Intermediate knowledge with Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook required
- Ability to assist others within knowledge areas
- This position is technical in nature and requires a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in performing each task
- Strong organization skills and time management skills required
- Ability to work effectively in a group or independently
- Effective interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and professional demeanor required
- Use tact in sensitive situations, maintain confidentiality of restricted files, and maintain a courteous attitude at all times
- Work is performed under minimum supervision; requires initiative and independent judgment
- Demonstrate proficiency with operations and general care of the PC, printers and other required office equipment
- Ability to work extended hours
Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements:
- Office: Majority of the time is spent sitting at the computer, remainder of the time is spent assisting in other functions
- Work from Home (if applicable): Majority of the time is spent sitting at the computer
- This position requires clear verbal interaction with employees, the public and agencies
- This position may require bending and reaching
- This position may require going to other departments and/or offices on different floors and/or buildings throughout the day
- This position may require occasional travel to other sites to review products, or attend meetings, seminars or classes
- Ability to use standard office equipment
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
Note: Vacancy postings may be closed at any time based on business needs. Applicants who have applied will be notified.