Fiscal Services Specialist Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Fiscal Services Specialist City of West Palm Beach – 3.7 West Palm Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $18.56 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Mid-level 3 years High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Class E Accounting Full Job Description Under limited supervision, performs a variety of moderately complex fiscal or bookkeeping duties related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants, payroll, and/or utilities; and performs other related duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Which are not in any hierarchical order) 1. Generates invoices and past due notices for accounts. 2. Reviews receivable activity to ensure payments are processed in a timely manner. Verifies cash receipts and tracks revenues. 3. Reviews billing registers to ensure billings are accurate. Make corrections as required. 4. Reconciles accounts. Prepares weekly, monthly and/or quarterly activity reports. 5. Analyzes, tracks and interprets expenditure, grant and/or revenue budget information. Resolves issues and balances accounts. 6. Prepares correspondence, grant applications, special reports, and memoranda, as required. 7. Compiles information and maintains files on expenses, revenue, personnel, payroll, and/or grant items. Reconciles information with to ledger balances. 8. Researches discrepancies or verifies account information using automated data systems, the Internet or hard copy documents. 9. Prepares and processes journal entries to correct posting errors. Prepares all journal entries for internal service fund. 10. Audits reports to verify accuracy of data and to ensure proper accounts are credited. Prepares year-end reports for the annual audit. 11. Responds to customer inquiries regarding invoices, billings, liens, payroll, utilities, etc., depending on area of assignment. 12. Processes purchase orders, work order requests and maintains appropriate records. 13. Sets up and maintains spreadsheets to capture and track information related to area of responsibility. 14. Processes invoices for payment. Verifies amount due. Update logs and generates activity reports. 15. May conduct fieldwork to verify information, measure properties for stormwater fees or investigate properties for impervious area. 16. Calculates fees for special services or utility billings. Inputs data into appropriate accounting system. 17. May interface specialized personal computer meter reading system with mainframe. Uploads and downloads all hand-held meter reading devices and maintains all meter reader records related to schedules and reading assignments using specialized software. 18. Performs other related duties as assigned. Salary Pay Grade 40 $18.56 Hourly Excellent Benefits! Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED (education will be verified using the “Education Requirements” listed below) and three (3) years of general accounting experience is required, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. A current and valid Florida driver’s license is required. For application purposes, a valid driver’s license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized; with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days from date of employment.

Education Requirements :

To be considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, and consistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalent diploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have been issued by: a) a public education institution in the State of Florida or any State or Territory of the United States; or b) an institution accredited by an accrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Education; or c) an institution that is accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); or d) an institution whose degree or certification is accepted by institutions identified in either a), b), or c), above, for the purpose of admission to institutions identified in either a), b), or c) above. International degrees will be evaluated to determine if they satisfy qualification requirements. Additional Details The selection process for this position may consist of any, all or a combination of the following tests: evaluation of training and experience, written examination, structured oral interview or other assessment method.

State of Emergency:

When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration by the Mayor that a state of emergency exists, all employees will be deemed critical by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work. Employees deemed critical by the City but not needed for the initial preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail may be directed not to report to work, and given paid administrative leave or they may be reassigned to another location that best meet the needs of the City. How To Apply If you are interested in applying for this position you may apply online by selecting the button at the end of the job posting. Applications must be received in Human Resources by the closing date. The City of West Palm Beach is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City values the service of veterans to our country, supports recruitment of veterans and veterans’ preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes for those who met the minimum requirements of the position. Background investigation, physical, and drug and alcohol screening is required as condition of employment. Currency USD