Accounting Specialist II

This position is located in the Main Jail and is primarily open to current BSO employees holding the Accounting Specialist II classification. To be considered, eligible BSO employees must apply and have completed their probationary period by the closing date. If no applications from BSO employees holding the Accounting Specialist II classification are received, other current BSO employees who have successfully completed their probationary period may also be considered.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (evaluation of foreign high school diploma may be required).
• Minimum of two (2) years of previous experience and/or training involving routine to moderately complex accounting functions.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain accurate accounts and records.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license throughout employment without any restrictions that affect job performance.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered if clearly documented.

About the Role

Under general supervision, this position performs routine to moderately complex account maintenance work for the assigned unit. Employees are responsible for recording, calculating, and verifying all funds processed, with accuracy being critical to successful performance. The role involves reviewing all work to ensure accuracy in accounting and verification of funds.

Responsibilities

• Maintains various department records and updates assigned accounts.
• Performs administrative support duties such as filing, copying documentation, and entering data into the unit computer system.
• Handles accounting duties including preparing payroll, processing special revenues, and maintaining property and acquisition records.
• Verifies all invoices and receipts through unit checks and balances procedures.
• Prepares banking deposits for assigned accounting duties.
• Generates reports and statements (e.g., spreadsheets, statistical reports, budgets, reconciliations) as needed by the work unit.
• Prints, copies, distributes, and files records and reports.
• Responds to inquiries concerning records and assigned accounts, providing resolution or direction as needed.
• Reviews all processed work to ensure accuracy in accounting and fund processing.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties, such as answering telephones, processing mail, and copying materials.

Physical Requirements

• Tasks involve light physical effort, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects/materials up to 10 pounds.
• Extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Work is performed in usual office conditions with rare exposure to disagreeable environmental factors.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Various plans, including Open Access options with pre-tax premium conversion. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire.
• Prescription Plans: Available.
• Domestic Partner Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision coverage offered.
• Life Insurance: One times salary for basic life and AD&D at no cost. Additional voluntary term life and dependent life available.
• Dental Insurance: Three plans (DMO, PPO, and Indemnity) available on a pre-tax basis.
• Vision Care Insurance: 100% of premium for single and family coverage paid by BSO (in combination with medical insurance election).
• Voluntary Benefits: Long and short-term disability, long-term care insurance, and critical illness insurance.
• Retirement: Florida Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation: Programs available (employee contribution).
• Leave: Sick leave, annual leave, holiday leave, bereavement leave, military leave, personal day, and bonus days.
• Leave Programs: Sick leave pool and donated leave program.
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program (on-site and through medical insurance), wellness programs (e.g., health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol), flu and Hepatitis B vaccines at no charge.
• Additional Programs: Florida Prepaid College Program payroll deduction, on-site insurance representatives, voluntary legal aid discount program, and 24-hour fitness center.