Accounting Coordinator

Salary : $52,439.00 - $76,452.00 Annually

Location : Fort Pierce, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 1500-01

Department : Administration

Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 25 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Does this salary include Holiday pay? : No

Description

This position is non-essential and is not required to report to duty before, during, or immediately after a civil emergency.

SUMMARY

The Accounting Coordinator performs any combination of the following and similar duties : accounting, payroll, grants, audits and special projects. Position is responsible for professional accounting work. The Accounting Coordinator will complete work as assigned by supervisors.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Review fiscal / accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness; makes appropriate arithmetic calculations; research discrepancies and communicates with various contacts to resolve discrepancies; research incomplete or inaccurate documentation and requests missing information from document origination.

Processes, prepares, generates, distributes, and disburses various forms, reports, correspondence, invoices, checks, listings, and / or other documents; reviews, completes, processes forward or retains as appropriate.

Utilizes designated software programs to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections as appropriate.

Conducts standard internal audits of various revenues, funds, and departmental accounting records; performs special audits as assigned.

Analyzes fiscal records; performs monthly / annual reconciliation and reviews for records data and / or accounts.

Assist auditors with records or related information for year-end closing activities.

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

Duties may include preparing bank reconciliation, balancing cash receipts, preparing special revenue checks, generating financial statements, managing operating funds.

Performs related duties as directed.

May be subject to random drug testing.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Associate's degree in accounting, Finance, or closely related field or three (3) years' experience in professional accounting or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferably in government.

Must pass a comprehensive background / character investigation, medical examination, drug screening, and polygraph examination; fingerprinting will be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY

Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting. Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles. Highly proficient with accounting software. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Some physical effort and / or minimal dexterity in use of fingers, limbs or body in operation of office or shop equipment are required. Work is performed in usual office conditions with rare exposure to disagreeable environmental factors. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals / wildlife, toxic / poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Sheriff's Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, Flexible Spending Account, deferred compensation plan, retirement in Florida Retirement System, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For details, please visit our

Have you been arrested for DUI within the last 3 years?

Have you been convicted of any moral turpitude charge?

Have you been sentenced to time in the St. Lucie County Jail within the past 3 years? (This does not refer to being booked in and released)

Have you ever sold drugs illegally or acted as a middle-person in a drug transaction (as an adult)?

Have you had a discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States that is anything other than honorable?

Have you had any driver license suspension in the last 3 years?

Have you had five or more moving violations in the past 5 years?

Have you used any illegal drug (other than marijuana) in the last 2 years prior to application?

Have you used any marijuana in the last 90 days?

Have you ever been convicted of, pled nolo contendere to, or had adjudication withheld for any criminal offense?

Do you have any tattoos on your neck or face?

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Salary : $52,439 - $76,452