Accounting Specialist

Salary : $40,841.01 - $53,093.32 Annually

Location : Sanford, FL

Job Type : Full Time Employment

Job Number : 2025-03414 / 22008

Department : FD EMS / Fire / Rescue

Opening Date : 01 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Description

Performs responsible financial / accounting work in support of assigned program area.

• Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.
• Additional compensation based on licensure.

Essential Functions

Note : These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Track and review budget versus actual performance; collect, review and summarize billing data; perform purchasing and accounts payable functions; maintain and monitor accounts receivable; track revenues; create invoices.

Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures under the guidance and supervision of an assigned supervisor.

Requires fundamental knowledge of accounting processes, financial systems, and spreadsheet applications.

Coordinate and facilitate Department travel and training arrangements.

Communicate with Vendor inquires and resolve invoicing discrepancies.

The above duties may vary slightly based on the work area assigned.

Additional Duties :

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Hight school diploma and two (2) years' experience in a related field, preferably in a public safety setting.

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration is preferred.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Additional Requirements

Requires fundamental knowledge of accounting processes, financial systems, and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to apply accounting procedures to practical applications, including analyzing and evaluating accounting data, follow detailed oral and written instructions, organize work and provide technical assistance to other personnel.

Ability to research information, draw conclusions and make recommendations for improvement.

Ability to present ideas clearly both orally and in writing.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires the incumbent to be sensitive to change and responsible to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Ability to utilize the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Additional software experience in, Canon - AP Clerk, SharePoint, and JD Edwards is helpful.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

All employees must attend Seminole County Required Training.

Department Specific training per position may be required.

County-paid benefits for employees

Competitive Wages : Our compensation system includes competitive hiring salaries.

Paid Time Off : New full-time employees accrue 20 days per year of Paid Time Off (16 days for 24-hour shift personnel). New part-time employees accrue 83 hours per year of Paid Time Off. Accrual rates increase with service time.

Paid Holidays : We observe 12 paid holidays which includes an employee birthday holiday and a floating Work / Life Day.

Bereavement Leave : Employees may receive up to one week paid leave per fiscal year for absence due to the death of an immediate family member.

Florida Retirement System : All employees in regularly established positions are automatically covered from the first day of employment. Seminole County makes contribution on behalf of the employee and the employee is also required to make a 3% contribution.

Employees Assistance Program : Our EAP provider can help employees and their families with issues such as personal / family matters, financial debt counseling, substance abuse, etc.

Training and Development Program : The Employee Learning Center provides training opportunities for employees which promote performance, enhance employees' work life experiences, and support the organization.

Employee Awards and Recognition : A program to reward outstanding performance and enhance service to the citizens of Seminole County.

Wellness Center : Includes exercise equipment, resource library, and educational programs.

Health Insurance : Health Insurance is effective the first of the month after completing 30 calendar days of employment. Seminole County offers a Point of Service (POS) plan. Dependent coverage is also available, the cost is split between the employee and employer. This benefit is not extended to part-time employees.

Life Insurance : Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employees, equal to one times annual salary. Not extended to part-time employees.

Long-Term Disability : Provides 60% of salary after 6 months of disability. Not extended to part-time employees.

Optional benefits (employee-paid) for full-time employees :

Deferred Compensation Plan (457) : Employees may choose to have pre-tax payroll deductions made for deposit into this savings plan up to an IRS-established maximum.

Dental Insurance : A choice of 3 plans is available for employees and dependents at employee expense.

Additional Life Insurance : At employee expense, additional life insurance up to five times annual salary; dependent coverage also available.

Short-Term Disability Insurance : 60% of salary for the first six months of disability at employee expense.

Cancer and Specified Disease : Pays a benefit directly to the employee if being treated for this disease.

Flexible Spending Account : Apre-tax account for childcare and un-reimbursed medical expenses.

Pre-Tax Payroll Deductions : Under Section 125 of the IRS Code, certain payroll deductions for insurance coverage may be taken out prior to income being taxed.

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Salary : $40,841 - $53,093