Accounting Technician I

Salary: $24.71 - $31.79 Hourly
Location : Jacksonville Beach City Hall, FL
Job Type: Part-Time Regular
Job Number: 00702
Department: Finance
Division: Accounting
Opening Date: 05/12/2026


CORE PURPOSE AND VALUES
Our employees uphold and promote the mission, vision, and core values of the City of Jacksonville Beach. To be successful, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and demonstrate a strong desire to be a part of our EPIC Team:

• E mpowerment -Enabling employees to achieve work-life balance & professional growth and success
• P ride - A small coastal city dedicated to displaying a big heart through our commitment to the community
• I ntegrity - We hold ourselves, individually and collectively, accountable to our community and our organization
• C ommunication - Open & honest dialogue with our community and throughout our organization
• T eamwork- Working together with our community to achieve common organizational goals

JOB SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


This position performs intermediate paraprofessional and technical work involving the preparation and/or maintenance of fiscal or related records and does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Controller.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs accounting related functions and tasks associated with the preparation and maintenance of complex financial records and reports.
• Enters, verifies, and checks accounting data and processes transactions for budget and other financial accounts.
• Prepares cash reconciliations daily, prepares journal entries in the general ledger, and researches any errors and resolves them in a timely manner.
• Processes accounts payable, including verifying purchasing interfaces to purchase orders and calculating discounts.
• Processes check requests and travel request forms, prints and distributes checks, and updates the general account ledger.
• Reconciles subsidiary bank statements.
• Maintains time and leave reporting for the Department.
• Processes bi-weekly payrolls, pension payrolls, and monthly council payrolls including electronic disbursements and physical check distribution.
• Balances payroll accounts with tax and payroll registers and remits related taxes.
• Processes and prints utility deposit refund checks, voids, and/or re-issues checks as needed. Enters adjusting journal entry to update general ledger.
• Transmits files electronically to bank for all checks processed and maintains records for Positive Pay and check logs for all checks processed.
• Prepares month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll balancing and close-out after verification of earnings and tax deductions.
• Assists with W-2 and 1099-R tax forms processing for distribution to employees and retirees and submits reports and payments to related government agencies online or by mail.
• Processes and follows-up on travel and expense statements and calculates taxable per diem.
• Prepares month-end adjusting journal entries including internal billings, allocations, certain accruals, deferred revenue adjustments, , and interfund transfers..
• Processes Tax Collector's remittance of various taxes and allocates the distribution among various payment type codes and forwards to Customer Care for deposit, and maintains files for all distributions.
• Reviews all Accounts Payable batches at year-end and allocates all payables to the correct fiscal year.
• Archives various fiscal transaction documents including, accounts payable backup, adjusting journal entries, and daily cash balancing.
• Collates, sorts, and compiles fiscal and personnel data in accordance with procedures.
• Performs related tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Education and Experience:
A high school diploma or equivalent and five years of experience in general office and accounting work. A college degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field is preferred and may substitute for up to three years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General knowledge of accounting terminology, methods, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment.
• General knowledge of accounting principles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Skill in using personal computers, midrange computer equipment, and business application software, including data entry.
• Ability to work independently and understand and follow complex oral and written directions.
• Ability to follow detailed work procedures and meet deadlines.
• Ability to post accounts and to perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, associates, and the general public.

This position is part of the Qualification Advancement Program. To advance to Accounting Technician II, an employee must complete two years of service as an Accounting Technician I and demonstrate proficiency in all essential functions of the Accounting Technician I position.

Physical Demands
The work is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Work requires:

• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Manual Dexterity: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Vocal Communication: Required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing: Required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Visual Acuity: Required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

The City of Jacksonville Beach provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement and dependent care; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes activities, lunch and learns, and health fairs.


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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

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This positon requires working as member of a team that values empowerment, pride, integrity, communication and teamwork. Are you willing to commit to these values?

• Yes
• No

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Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes employment verification, a criminal history review, and a credit check.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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If you are a current employee with the City of Jacksonville Beach, in the event that you qualify for this position, you are required to notify your supervisor of the scheduled interview.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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This is a part-time position and does not include benefits. Is this acceptable to you?

• Yes
• No

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For external candidates, the starting salary for this position is between $24.71 and $31.79 per hour, depending on qualifications. For internal candidates, the starting salary will be based on A.04 and A.05 of the City's Personnel Policies and Procedures. Is this acceptable to you?

• Yes
• No

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What are your salary expectations for this position?
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The anticipated work schedule for this part-time position is approximately 18 hours per week, typically between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Are you available and willing to work this schedule as needed?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your preferred work schedule and availability for this part-time position, including the days and hours you are available to work.
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than High School
• High School or Equivalent
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree +

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Do you hold a degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field? If so, please list the type of degree and field of study.
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How many years of experience do you have in accounting and general office work?

• Less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years to less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years to less than seven (7) years
• Seven (7) years or more

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