FL - Account Technician Jacksonville

Account Technician (JACKSONVILLE, FL)

INTRODUCTION

A & Associates is a reputable staffing agency with a proven track record in screening and recruiting as well as job placement and career development. With more than ten (10) offices throughout the United States, A & Associates is a company that can be trusted to provide a diverse level of services with excellence, diligence, and integrity. “Quality In Everything We Do” is far more than our mantra, it is our standard! Explore a career with A & Associates, one of the leading providers for temporary, temp-to-hire, permanent placement services and security guard services.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is technical-accounting work in reviewing, processing, and maintenance of accounting or fiscal records. Work requires a knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in performing technical accounting functions and in the reviewing, monitoring, and training of employees performing the clerical-accounting functions, which involves the operation of standard office equipment such as typewriters, personal computers, copy machines, and calculators, and is learned on the job and through specialized training. Contacts require basic courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others, and include contacts to request or provide information, ask questions or obtain clarification. The work is semi-routine where tasks are covered by procedures or precedents, and although patterned, some latitude is permitted to consider and choose the most appropriate technique, method, or procedure to follow. Work is performed in an office environment. The physical demands consist mainly of sitting or standing at a workstation for extended periods of time, and occasionally lifting and moving light objects weighing less than 50 pounds. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software, peripheral and electronic devices, copiers, calculators and other standard office equipment. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and, although subject to instructions and established work routines, the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to superior's approval.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Inspects, reviews and/or maintains a complex record system involving varied accounting, fiscal, payroll, and leave transactions, or of a less complex system involving a large number of transactions, in compliance with City and/or departmental rules and procedures.

• Analyzes accounting and fiscal data.

• Posts transactions to proper accounts.

• Compiles and prepares fiscal reports and statements.

• Reconciles and balances financial statements and accounting records.

• Maintains time and leave reports and prepares payrolls and pay vouchers.

• Receives funds, prepares deposits, and reconciles bank statements

• Operates personal computers, copy machines, calculators, and other standard office equipment.

• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies

• Performs related work as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, procedures, methods, and theory.
• Knowledge of rules and policies governing payroll, leave, budgetary, fiscal and accounting books, records, and accounts.
• Skill in making and verifying mathematical calculations.
• Skill in maintaining accounting and fiscal records.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment.
• Ability to apply accounting knowledge to work assignments. • Ability to analyze and audit accounting, budgetary, fiscal, payroll and leave data.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply job-related rules, policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to review and monitor the work of others.
• Ability to operate personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, databases, and other related software applications, peripheral and electronic devices, copiers, calculators and other standard office equipment.

REQUIREMENTS

Three years of education and clerical or technical accounting experience which includes successful completion of two college level accounting courses from an accredited institution for a total of six or more semester hours of college level accounting course work. Depending upon assignment, must pass background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services or Elder Affairs.

 

COMPENSATION

· Pay for this position starts at $21.00/hour with opportunity to earn overtime.

EEO STATEMENT

A & Associates, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $21.00 per hour

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

In-person

Ability to Commute:

• Jacksonville, FL (Required)

Work Location: In person