Salary : $47,611.20 - $76,107.20 Annually

Location : Sheriff's Admin Building, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202400055

Department: Department of Administrative Services

Division: Accounting and Budget Bureau

Opening Date: 09/20/2024

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description

Responsible position which involves processing all invoices for timely payment. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Accounting Supervisor. Performance is evaluated through observation, results obtained, oral/written reports, and appropriate employee performance appraisals.

Examples of Duties

Process all invoices for payment
Edit and update payment groups to ensure proper account coding and payment amounts
Maintain efficient filing system of all processed invoices and check copies
Ensure that supporting documentation exists and is attached to all disbursements
Ensure payments are made in a timely manner
Update all edit batches created by the purchasing and property sections

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of specific job functions or tasks does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the position.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma / GED Required, Associate's Degree Preferred (Preferred Major(s): Accounting, Business, Finance, or other related field)

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

One (1) year of accounts payable, bookkeeping, or basic accounting experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office with a focus on Excel
Any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and experience

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit/stand for extended periods of time
See and hear at normal range
Speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
Ambulate independently
Lift/carry 20 pounds
Push/pull light loads
Bend and squat
Manual dexterity

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of accounting or accounts payable
Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines, multi-line telephone systems, adding machine, and scanners
Skilled in using computers for data entry
Skilled in Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
Ability to accept supervision
Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate a variety of projects and programs
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to prioritize projects and maintain organized files and orderly work area
Ability to manage time effectively, work independently, and make sound decisions based on available information
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees, the administration, co-workers, vendors, and the general public

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees and part-time employees who work 20 hours or more a week. These benefits include health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending account, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Most of our benefits are aligned with the Alachua County's. We also offer cutting edge and comprehensive training available for law enforcement.

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Alachua County Sheriff's Office gives preference in employment/appointment to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants with disabilities will be reasonably accommodated in the application process. Minorities and protected classes are encouraged to apply.

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