Department:

Financial ManagementAbout Our Job

Are you an expert customer service guru with experience in bookkeeping and/or inventory control?

Job Description:

We want YOU to be part of our incredible team! As a time-limited Financial Specialist III with Accounts Receivable - Office of Financial Management, you will be the face of our Utility Cashier Window, providing exceptional customer service and creating a positive experience for both external and internal customers on behalf of the following departments:

Planning & Development ServicesEmergency Services EMS    Public Utilities

About the Position

In this role, you will balance and monitor Accounts Receivable and related functions for the Department and maintain a complete understanding of all services provided by the financial department for cross-training purposes. This is one (1) of three (3) positions working as a cross-functional team.

Essential Functions:

Audit Credit Card Machine for PCI ComplianceBalance Cash Drawer DailyPrepare and submit insufficient funds documentation and costPrepare, design, and distribute reports, including credit card informationPrepare refunds as requiredPrepare, balance, and monitor credit card and daily receipts and reportsVerify Batch Report Information to third-party billing agency and internal customerAssists with reporting as assignedPossess the ability to identify, interpret, and implement changes as the result of new processes & software changes

About the Schedule

Work Hours: 

Full-Time, 40 hours per week. No overtime.Monday – Friday, 7:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. (no weekends!)

About You

Minimum Qualifications:  

Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Finance -AND- Four (4) years of work experience in auditing procedures, inventory control, or bookkeeping/financial duties.Year-for-year basis may substitute for a required college degree.

The ideal candidate has the following:

Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.

Experience in Bookkeeping and/or Accounting Courses. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay: $23.56 - $24.04, based on experience.

This is a time-limited position with an end date of 04/03/2026. Time-limited positions include benefits and retirement and can work up to 40 hours/week. They do not obtain career services and have no retention rights.

Employee Type:OPS / Temporary (Fixed Term)

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

Employee benefits and Florida Retirement System contributions are not available for seasonal and temporary positions. Positions marked Full Time and Regular (Budgeted) are eligible for benefits, for more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net .
 

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Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

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