MAJOR FUNCTION Performs responsible clerical-bookkeeping duties involving the preparation, processing and maintenance of a variety of records and documentation of financial transactions.

MAJOR DUTIES Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Depending on the particular agency, division, department to which they are assigned, individual employees may perform all or any of the duties described below.

Maintains general books of accounts according to established accounting classifications; posts financial data to ledgers, journals and other record books; verifies and reconciles entries.

Compiles data and prepares a variety of reports and accounting statements.

Receives, collects, processes and records payments and fees; may perform cashier duties involved in the payment of various fees for official documents; may process payment information through a computerized accounting system; reviews completed entry to ensure accuracy.

Verifies deposits, and reports cash and negotiable instruments collected for payment of taxes, automobile registration fees, or a variety of licenses.

Verifies claims, checks warrants, and vouchers for arithmetic accuracy, legality, and budget classification; prepares and approves vouchers for payment.

Maintains accounting records and files.

May oversee the activities of lower level accounting clerks.

Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Working knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping practices, methods and procedures.

Working knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations controlling the processing of official record documents and fiscal record keeping.

Some knowledge of office equipment and ability to use calculator efficiently.

Some knowledge of and ability to use computerized accounting systems.

Skill in public contact in person and over the telephone, if required.

Ability to perform accounting/bookkeeping tasks of moderate difficulty independently.

Ability to perform arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately.

Ability to prepare complete and accurate accounting reports and statements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Note: Minimum Qualifications MUST be attained before the recruitment ending date.

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; andTwo years of experience in bookkeeping or financial record keeping; andA passing score on a written test; andA passing score on a data entry test at 100 gross keystrokes per minute with 90% accuracy.

ORGraduation from an accredited four year degree granting college or university with a major in any business field; andA passing score on a written test; andA passing score on a data entry test at 100 gross keystrokes per minute with 90% accuracy.

ORAn Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting; andOne year of experience in bookkeeping or financial record keeping; andA passing score on a written test; andA passing score on a data entry test at 100 keystrokes per minute with 90% accuracy.

ORGraduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; andSuccessful completion of a vocational/technical course in bookkeeping or financial record keeping; andOne year of experience in bookkeeping or financial record keeping; andA passing score on a written test; andA passing score on a data entry test at 100 keystrokes per minute with 90% accuracy.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AT TIME OF APPLICATION If you believe that you qualify for this position based upon education or training you have received, you will be required to provide a copy of your official college transcripts or copy of diploma from the accredited college/university, and/or a copy of a certificate indicating your successful completion of any required training, before your qualifications will be evaluated.

Note: If you will be faxing copies to the Civil Service Office, please include your full name and last four digits of your social security number, and fax the required documents to (813) 272 - 5620.

BENEFITS CONCLUSION OPEN AND CLOSED RECRUITMENTS: We are running concurrent Closed (Internal) and Open recruitments.

Internal candidates on a closed eligibility list must be considered first, prior to a selection being made from the open eligibility list.

To be considered for the same classification under Open recruitment, internal candidates must also apply under the open recruitment process.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Preference will ONLY be entitled upon initial appointment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.

Documentation to support entitlement to preference MUST be provided at the time of application.

DRUG-FREE WORK PLACE: The employers of Hillsborough County have implemented a drug-free workplace and all offers of employment are conditioned on job applicants successfully passing a drug test.

NOTE: Depending on the agency of employment, individuals hired may be required to review Hillsborough County driving eligibility criteria and acknowledge their understanding of its provisions.

NOTE: Employees are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters affecting the County.

They are required to work in their normal job duties or other activities within their skills and capabilities.

Proper compensation will be made in accordance with existing rules and procedures.

EXAMINATION: Examination may be administered at the time of application, depending on qualifications.

Test information is available at the Reception Branch, Hillsborough County Civil Service Office.

This information must be obtained in person and it is the applicant's responsibility to obtain it, if desired.

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1. Applicants are encouraged to use the online application -- once completed, you may re-use it "as is" for any number of additional jobs or you may customize it for additional jobs.

2. If you choose to use the paper application, you will be required to complete a separate paper application, from scratch, for each job. APPLY ON LINE Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet.

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If you choose not to apply online, you must print and complete this SQ. The SQ must be submitted at the end of the Application when you fax or mail your completed Application to us. View and print the Employment Application.

A Hillsborough County Civil Service Board application form is required for this recruitment.

If you choose not to apply online, you must print and complete this employment application and fax or mail your completed employment application to us. Unlike the SQ, no cover sheet is required for the employment application.

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ASK A QUESTION Contact us via conventional means.

You may contact us by phone at (813) 272-5621 x362 or send us an e-mail at civilservicejobs [at] hillsboroughcounty [dot] org [dot] Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records.

If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity.

Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.

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Hillsborough County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

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