If you are environmentally conscious and don’t want to work outside, come, and join Pinellas County’s Solid Waste Department office staff and work indoors and do your part for the environment! This position provides support services to the revenue generating units of Solid Waste by performing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable duties as related to the maintenance and review of accounting, financial and statistical records.

What Would You Do?

• Accounts Receivable and Payable processing through an automated financial system or using excel templates.
• Process Journal Vouchers for payables or receivables, change orders, cancel or close SPO's, miscellaneous revenues.
• Recording of daily Scalehouse deposits which include cash, checks, credit cards, telechecks.
• Record, process and approve (Level 1) monthly invoices for payables or receivables, verify and log payments.
• Send delinquent letters for past due accounts, update, and track invoices, change orders, cancelled or closed Standard Purchase Orders.
• Mail courtesy letters for surety bonds. letters or credit.
• Process Requisitions, research resolution to invoices on hold, or A/R accounts and implement corrective action.
• Customer Service: Account maintenance, walk-in customers, general phone calls, assist front desk (Business Services) if needed.
• Collect requested backup for internal and external audit requests.
• Reports, GL, BE&E, Purchasing card and other monthly reports necessary in the conduct of business.
• Petty cash reimbursements and reconciliations, monitor P-card user(s).
• Review for accuracy, track, and process Municipal Recycling Grant reimbursement requests, and assist with physical asset inventory.
• Train staff members on the use of financial tools for budget preparation and monitoring.
• Performs related work as assigned or required.

What Do You Need To Have?

• Associate degree (or two (2) years of other related college level education) in accounting, business administration, or related field and practical use of computer equipment; or
• Two (2) years of experience in government accounting, bookkeeping, purchasing, or finance support and practical use of computer equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic mathematical/fiscal computer applications.
• Knowledge of governmental budgetary procedures, financial accounting, and fund organization.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of personal computer applications, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic methods, practices and terminology of fiscal record keeping, checks, money orders and other common negotiable instruments and their proper validation and endorsement; common methods of balancing cash and checks against records of receipt; methods of handling, recording, and controlling monies received and disbursed.
• Ability to analyze transactions and reports and make appropriate correcting entries.
• Ability to learn county accounting systems as well as to apply computer applications and software to prepare and process data in proper format for data entry; understand and maintain financial accounting files or other record systems.
• Ability to recognize and correct computational errors. 

Why Choose Pinellas County?

When you join Pinellas County, you’re not just taking on a job—you’re investing in your future. We believe in supporting our employees with exceptional benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally. Here's why our benefits stand out as some of the best in the area:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS): Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.
• Generous leave time: Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Wellness Program: Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs as part of our commitment to employee wellness.
• Deferred compensation: Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals.
• To learn more, see What We Offer

Want to Learn More?

Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities at the below link.

Accounting & Finance Technician