Fiscal Specialist

Fiscal Specialist

Lee County Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a Fiscal Specialist to join our team. This position provides general support within the fiscal section of the department by handling payments, tracking expenses, and helping staff with daily financial tasks. You will work with invoices, purchase orders, deposits, and department records. This role is important in helping the department stay organized and follow County policies.

What You'll Do

• Process invoices, payments, and purchase orders
• Help with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks
• Track expenses and keep financial records up to date
• Reconcile spreadsheets, credit cards, and financial reports
• Manage the department procurement card program
• Train and support staff who use procurement cards
• Work with the bank and review transactions for accuracy
• Handle employee reimbursements and vendor payments
• Process daily deposits and ACH web/phone payments
• Maintain petty cash and change funds
• Enter and track work orders in the system
• Maintain databases and prepare reports when needed
• Assist with tracking vehicles, major equipment, and inventory
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What We're Looking For Minimum Requirements:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent and three years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or closely related experience
• Possession of a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record

Preferred Requirements:

• Proficiency with data entry
• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping methods and principles
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Knowledge of computer software such as; MS Excel, Word, Windows, etc.
• Excellent customer service skills

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Hours may vary to include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Why Join Us? Join a team that helps make parks, recreation programs, and community spaces enjoyable for everyone in Lee County. In this role, you will do meaningful work that supports events, facilities, and services used by thousands of residents and visitors each year. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities to grow your skills, and the chance to be part of a department that values service, teamwork, and community impact.

About the Department Lee County Parks & Recreation is dedicated to providing safe, clean, and welcoming parks, recreation programs, preserves, and public spaces for the community. The department manages a wide variety of parks, athletic facilities, recreation centers, trails, and special events that improve quality of life for residents and visitors throughout Lee County.

About Lee County Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 800,000 residents. We are dedicated to serving our community with high-quality services and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Join us in making Lee County a great place to live, work, and visit. Find out more about Lee County at Lee County Government.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities: All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area. Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria. Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
• Short-Term Disability
• Sick Leave Pool
• Flu vaccinations
• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Two Retirement Plan Options:
• 1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
• 2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Financial Savings/Management Programs
• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
• Employee Leave Benefits
• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
• Family and Medical Leave
• Military Family & Medical Leave
• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents. United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program) Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors. Educational Assistance Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.