Accounting Specialist- Multiple Departments

Hourly Pay: $18.82  

 

**Close Date: May 9th,2026**

 

This class performs complex and technical accounting and administrative duties in support of a department, division, or program. Responsibilities include accounts payable, payroll, cash management, financial reporting, budget support, and administrative coordination. Work also involves researching and responding to inquiries, maintaining financial and administrative records, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.

 

Incumbents may serve in a lead or senior capacity and act as a liaison between departments, external agencies, and the public.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a variety of accounting functions, including reviewing and approving accounts payable, processing payroll, reconciling accounts, preparing accounting schedules, and maintaining financial records

 

Prepares and processes journal entries, batch deposits, and refund transactions

 

Monitors and maintains financial data related to fiscal and accounting transactions

 

Compiles, balances, reconciles, and audits financial information, including revenues, expenditures, and investments

 

Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial reports, statements, and reconciliations; makes recommendations based on findings

 

Assists with budget preparation and maintenance by compiling data, balancing revenues and expenditures, and supporting departmental budget activities

 

Prepares cost, budget, and management analyses to support fiscal planning

 

Manages contracts and grants and monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with applicable guidelines

 

Processes and maintains accounts payable, receivables, deposits, and cash management functions

 

Researches and responds to inquiries from internal departments, external agencies, and the public; may collect funds and issue receipts

 

Initiates, prepares, reviews, and maintains a variety of documents, reports, and records, ensuring accuracy and completeness

 

Maintains organized records and files in compliance with applicable regulations and auditing standards

 

Serves as a liaison with internal staff, external agencies, and community stakeholders

 

Participates in meetings, training sessions, committees, and public events as a representative of the department or County

 

May supervise or lead staff by assigning and reviewing work, providing training, and making recommendations related to hiring, discipline, and performance evaluations

 

Performs administrative support functions, including drafting correspondence, maintaining workflow processes, and managing records

 

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 one (1) year of accounting experience; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

 

Licenses and Certifications:

None required.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAOs)

generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

governmental and fund accounting principles and practices

cash management and financial recordkeeping techniques

budgeting, auditing, and internal control practices

grant and contract management principles

account reconciliation and financial analysis methods

applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations

preparing and analyzing financial statements and reports

maintaining accurate financial and administrative records

reviewing financial documents for completeness and accuracy

using computers and standard accounting/software applications (including Excel)

performing mathematical calculations and data analysis

communicating effectively with internal staff, external agencies, and the public

working independently and managing multiple priorities

interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and regulations

 

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