Accounting Clerk I - Utilities
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About this role
About the Department
Specialized clerical/bookkeeping work involving the application of accounting principles in the keeping of fiscal records, accounts receivable, accounts payable in the project tracking system.
Position Duties
Processes cycle billing, back billing, manual billing, and final reads. Transfers monies between Departments/Accounts. Adds fees, such as late fees, lien fees, etc., to customer accounts. Generates daily and monthly reports from the computer. Add reads from other utility providers to process billing of those services. Credit and debit charges and adjustments on customer accounts. Files lien and satisfaction documents with the Clerk's Office. Reports debt to collection-service provider. Completes A/R reconciliation. Assists internal customers with billing questions and account information. Strong working knowledge of computers to navigate within customer information software (CIS) and Clerk of Court's website, etc. Obtains information necessary to prepare files and complete necessary forms. Performs data retrieval and entry into a software application. Updates information in the computer. Tracks data to ensure the Department meets its monthly and yearly goals. Upon Emergency Operations Center activation, employees are required to report and must be prepared to work additional hours and job duties.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of the County's mission, vision, and core values.
- Knowledge of standard office methods and procedures.
- Knowledge of County departments, operations, and regulations.
- Ability to maintain records/files accurately and legibly, prepare reports, and correspondence.
- Ability to meet and deal with the public effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
- Ability to communicate effectively via telephone, in person, in writing, and online.
- Ability to make decisions and work without close supervision.
- Ability to operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
- Ability to make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
Other Qualifications
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. One (1} year of experience in bookkeeping and/or the maintenance of fiscal records. Experience with a computer terminal or PC.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021
