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CLOSING DATE:

July 31, 2026•This class processes moderately complex departmental accounts payable, payroll, deposits, balance, and a variety of basic accounting and cash management functions and prepares revenue reports. This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a variety of accounting functions by reviewing and approving payables, reconciling accounts, preparing accounting schedules, preparing batch deposits, processing refund checks, reviewing quarterly tax filings for accuracy, coding and entering information into a database, serving as a liaison with outside agencies, and performing other related tasks Prepares and processes journal entries Processes, monitors, and maintains financial information related to fiscal and accounting related transactions Prepares, submits, reviews, and analyzes a variety of reports, reconciliations, and statements to and from internal departments, financial institutions, and external agencies and makes recommendations based on findings Manages contracts and grants and monitors related expenditures to ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines Represents the department and the County by participating in a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and other related events Compiles, balances, reconciles, and audits financial information in assigned area of responsibility by tracking revenues, expenditures, and investments Assists with budget preparation and maintenance activities by balancing revenue and expenditures, supporting department(s) in the budgeting process, providing financial data upon request, and performing other related activities Prepares cost, budget, and management analysis to assist in fiscal planning efforts Performs other duties as assigned

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:

Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field and three years of accounting experience; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

None Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs): generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) principles, practices, and standards of governmental and fund accounting principles and practices of cash management financial and statistical recordkeeping techniques account preparation, review, and control methods applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations budgeting principles grant and/or contract management principles and practices auditing principles and practices account reconciliation methods maintaining accounting records preparing accounting statements and reports analyzing financial data monitoring accounting control systems reconciling, balancing, and auditing accounts preparing comprehensive accounting reports verifying, balancing, and adjusting accounts meeting schedules and timelines reviewing financial documents for completeness and accuracy maintaining financial records reading, comprehending, and analyzing financial statements using computers and applicable software applications interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State, and/or Local laws, rules, and regulations performing mathematical calculations communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction work independently apply accounting procedures and principles

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require sitting, standing, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity, as well as repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Benefits/Compensation Package:

Medical / Dental / Vision plans Prescription coverage Employee health clinic Employee fitness centers Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan Deferred Compensation Plan Flexible Spending Account(s) Employee Assistance Program Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO) Group Life Insurance