Accounting Specialist Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Accounting Specialist 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 340 Ocean Drive, Juno Beach, FL 33408

JOB TITLE:

Accounting Specialist

FLSA STATUS

Non Exempt

REPORTS TO

Finance/HR Director

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of bookkeeping work in meeting the Town’s payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, accounts receivable, benefit administration and general administration needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed. Specific duties and responsibility may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform related work as required.

• Prepares payroll and related reports.
• Prepares accounts payable and maintains records.
• Performs various procurement and purchasing duties.
• Performs accounts receivable duties.
• Performs fixed asset inventories.
• Prepares bank deposits.
• Maintains employee personnel files.
• Maintains employee and dependent benefits and insurance elections.
• Prepares and maintains periodic financial reports as needed.
• Performs customer service and other administrative duties.
• Maintains confidential and exempt information in accordance with internal policies and federal and state laws.
• Assists with annual audit process.
• Assists with software implementation projects.
• Performs other duties as instructed, assigned and required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices and accepted office procedures.
• Knowledge of fiscal record keeping techniques and practices.
• Working knowledge of procurement and purchasing processes.
• Working knowledge of payroll processes.
• Knowledge of employee insurance and benefit administration.
• Knowledge and ability to work with accounting software, spreadsheets, word processing, and database programs.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and technical terminology.
• Ability to do data entry with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and communications with other employees, vendors, management, and the general public.

EDUCATION AND EXPIERENCE

: The ideal candidate possesses the education and experience listed below.

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field or two years of experience bookkeeping.
• Experience with

Microsoft Office:

Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

• Experience with Tyler Technologies Enterprise ERP (MUNIS) preferred.
• Valid State of Florida Driver’s License, or ability to obtain one.
• Experience in Florida municipal government is desired but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee will encounter and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is regularly performed in a typical office environment and is quiet and climate controlled. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit; talk; hear; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally stoop, kneel and crouch or crawl. The employee must exert or lift to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

• Before Interviewing, candidates will be required to complete application found on Town website.

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Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24.10 – $36.15 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Juno Beach, FL 33408 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Juno Beach, FL 33408: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person