Accounting Technician

This is accounting and administrative work preparing and maintaining varied fiscal and personnel forms, records, and reports for the Stormwater, Pavement, and Traffic Operations Department. Work requires independent judgment on technical accounting and budgetary problems; the application of general accounting procedures in the maintenance of central municipal financial accounts; the application of basic recruiting and employment related policies and procedures; and the ability to review and record financial transactions within established systems and procedures. An employee in this class may act as a primary liaison coordinating various accounting activities with other municipal departments; and must be able to interact with City staff and customers tactfully and patiently.

Salary: $19.63 - $29.92 Hourly

Close Date: 07-12-2024 (11:59 PM)

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Have a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.

• Have some progressive experience in the preparation and maintenance of accounting records.

• Be proficient in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite software, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Have progressive customer service experience.

• Be able to quickly and accurately analyze and record moderately complex financial, and accounting details and information using various computer software.

• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have supplemented their education by successful completion of some college courses in accounting.

• Have progressive experience in preparation and maintenance of accounting records.

• Have considerable knowledge of accounting principles and procedures and their application to a variety of accounting transactions and problems.

• Have some experience with Oracle eBusiness Suite software.

Selection Process

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

How To Apply

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans' Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.

LocationSaint Petersburg, FL, USMinimum Salary19.63CurrencyUSDAmount of TravelWork At Home