Accounting Clerk III - Public Safety

Salary: $22.78 - $31.89 Hourly
Location : Land O' Lakes, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 14028-0626
Department: Public Safety & Administration
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
Closing Date: 6/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $22.78 - $31.89
Pay Grade: N36 (Non Exempt)
Salary Disclosure: Rates of pay are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.


General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN ACCOUNTING CLERK III

The Accounting Clerk III role involves advanced clerical and specialized accounting work in compiling, maintaining, and verifying diverse statistical, fiscal, and bookkeeping records and accounts.

Essential Job Functions

• Runs inquiry reports and updates spreadsheets with actuals.
• Assists in data entry into spreadsheets and budgeting software.
• Reviews and approves P-card transactions and invoices for payment.
• Assists with requisition forms and questions regarding availability of funds.
• Codes invoices.
• Prepares forms independently and composes letters for supervisor's signature.
• Sets up files and files letters and related technical information in the prescribed manner.
• Assembles information for supervisor's use.
• Refers calls to other employees, officials, or departments as needed.
• Verifies invoices and receipts; and, where cost accounting is involved, breaks down charges to individual accounts of projects.
• Operates all standard types of office machines.
• Maintains ledger files.
• Maintains receipt books.
• Makes deposits to appropriate accounts.
• Examines financial records for accuracy and completeness according to prescribed standards.
• Posts journal entries to ledger.
• Maintains inventory of equipment, property, and various other accounting and control records.
• Reconciles bank statements.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of office methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations relative to financial records.
• Ability to perform daily work involving written or numerical data.
• Ability to make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to read for comprehension.
• Knowledge of BS01, GASB, and FASBE Systems and Pasco County Purchasing Ordinance.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with the departmental rules, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and public.
• Knowledge of excellent customer service principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Customer Account Research and Reconciliation.
• Knowledge of Payment Research.

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to operate a computer and to use a keyboard to enter data.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate degree in Accounting or related field and three (3) years of experience in accounting and maintenance of fiscal records OR aHigh School Diploma or equivalency and five (5) years of experience in accounting and maintenance of fiscal records. Data entry experience. Customer refund processing experience. Point of Sale system and payment audit experience.

In House Employees: This position qualifies for DAP.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
01


I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02


Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you a current Pasco BOCC employee who has successfully completed or are within 30 days of completing the Degree Alternative Program (DAP)?

• No
• Yes

04


Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

05


Which best describes the years of experience you have in accounting and maintenance of fiscal records?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

06


Do you have experience in customer refund processing?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you have data-entry experience?

• Yes
• No

08


Do you have Point of Sale system and payment audit experience?

• Yes
• No

09


Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

10


Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

11


I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

12


Are you legally allowed to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

13


Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

14


Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
15


How did you hear about this position?

• Billboard
• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Nextdoor
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Facebook Page
• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• X/Twitter
• YouTube
• Other

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If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
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