Salary: $39,360.42 - $55,999.15 Annually Location : 10 South Eustis Street Eustis Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202300069 Department: Finance Opening Date: 08/02/2024 Job Characteristics The City of Eustis is seeking a trustworthy, responsible individual who, under direction, performs responsible routine to moderately complex bookkeeping, clerical and technical work involving the maintenance of City financial and accounting records. The employee works with initiative and independence within the clearly defined limits of accounting policies and procedures. Examples of Machines, Tools and Equipment Used: General office and computer equipment Supervision Received: Finance Director or designee Essential Job Functions Duties may include some or all of the following job functions:
- Prepares journal entries, as required, on daily, monthly and annual transactions;
- Reconciles clearing accounts and post the transfers to the proper general ledger accounts;
- Receives and properly codes monies collected by the City;
- Prepares deposits;
- Invoices miscellaneous accounts receivable and notes receivable;
- Maintains appropriate schedules on balance sheet accounts for the various funds of the City and provides schedules for auditing and budgeting;
- Verifies accuracy of computer printouts;
- Prepares and reconciles bank accounts;
- Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports, as required;
- Assists in various functions of inventoried fixed assets and coordinates auctions, as needed;
- Assists in processing insurance claims;
- Maintains records;
- Provides information to the public and other divisions, as needed;
- Processes accounts payable on a weekly basis including monthly procurement and gas cards and Visa statements;
- Performs other related duties as required.
Other Job Functions:
- Assists in preparing special projects;
- May serve as back-up to the Payroll Manager, if needed;
- Assists the City in the preparation and aftermath of a major emergency such as a hurricane or other storm or disaster, as needed.
RequirementsKnowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures and ability to adapt these to governmental accounting; knowledge of data processing and computer operations including familiarity with computers and related software; knowledge of modern office practices and procedures Skill to type at least 35 CWPM; intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel; skill in the use of general office equipment, including computers, printers, scanners, copiers, etc. Ability to learn the laws, rules, guidelines and regulations applicable to governmental accounting; ability to maintain close attention to detail in balancing and summarizing records; ability to work well with others and assist the public cooperatively and courteously; ability to remain at a city work shelter, before, during and after a hurricane or other storm or disaster, if asked. Minimum Qualifications: Associate's Degree from an accredited college in Accounting or other related field; supplemented by two (2) years responsible experience in an accounting or business-related environment, to include experience as a full charge bookkeeper; must be proficient on various software programs including Microsoft Word and Excel. Valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record required. Working Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Supplemental InformationPhysical Demands: This is primarily sedentary work; however, if assigned to the inventory control aspects of job, some physical effort is required including ability to perform heavy lifting up to 35+ pounds; ability to bend, reach and stoop; ability to drive a vehicle. Outside the inventory control aspects of the position, the job requires sitting for long periods of time; bending and reaching; good finger/hand dexterity and hand/eye coordination; good eyesight, hearing and speech; ability to walk short distances and stand for moderate periods of time. Salary Information: $18.9233 to $26.9227 per hour ($39,360.42 - $55,999.15 annually); EXCELLENT benefits (Note: Benefit information is posted on city website at www.eustis.org, or call Human Resources at 352-###-####). Applicants should expect a starting salary of $18.9233 hour. Only applicants with the most job-related qualifications will be selected for interview and further consideration. Additional consideration may be given to applicants with more extensive education, training, or experience. Final candidates will be subject to skills testing, including math, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, customer service, ten key, reconciliation, and typing (minimum 35 CWPM). Following a thorough background investigation including a criminal history and driver's license check, the candidate will be given a conditional offer of employment. Closing Date: Open until closed by the CityImportant Information:Applications must be received no later than 5:00 pm on the closing date as listed above. The City may close positions that are posted with an Open closing date at any time, without prior notice. The City's application is required. The online application is the preferred method but printed applications are also available in person at 109-A East Orange Ave, Eustis. Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday. For assistance or more information, please visit Human Resources at or call 352-###-####. Under Florida Law, all application materials are public record and subject to public scrutiny. To: Candidates for Employment with the City of Eustis The City is Proud to Announce the Following General Employee Benefits: (Please note: This is a summary only and is not intended to be a complete description of covered benefits. This information does not replace, add to or change the City's personnel rules or other written policies, regulations, contracts or certificates. If a discrepancy arises, the actual policy, regulation, contract or certificate will prevail in all circumstances.) Health Insurance: Florida Blue Plans 05901 and 03559 are available at no cost to the employee. Florida Blue PPO Plan 03769 and HMO Plan 55 are available buy-up plans. Dependent coverage is available on all plans for a monthly premium. Dental Insurance: Cigna Dental benefits are available at no cost to the employee. Dependent coverage is available for a monthly premium. VisionCare: Vision benefits are available through National Vision Administrators (NVA) for a modest premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance: The City provides $20,000 group life insurance and $20,000 accidental death benefits for general city employees. The City provides $50,000 group life and $50,000 accidental death benefits for Department/Division Directors. Employees may purchase supplemental policies through payroll deduction. Empower 401 Money Purchase Plan: Funded 6% by City contributions and 4% by employee contributions-must work five (5) years to have a vested interest. Employee contributions are pre-tax. Comprehensive range of investment options is available through Empower. Empower 457 deferred compensation plan and 457 Roth options are available. Annual Leave: Annual leave is earned at the rate of eight (8) hours per month through six (6) years. After seven (7) years, additional accruals per year to a maximum of 188.4 hours (23.55 days) per year. Sick Leave: Sick leave is earned at the rate of eight (8) hours per month of employment, not to exceed 96 hours (12 days) per year. Holidays: Paid holidays include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and a Personal Holiday. Full time employees (except Directors, Deputy Directors or equivalent positions), who are required to work on an approved holiday, receive pay at one and one half (1.5) times their regular hourly rate for time worked on that holiday. Merit Plan/Pay Increases: Yearly merit increases, when funded, are based on a Performance Evaluation Score. Funeral Leave: The City provides for up to 3 days in state and 5 days out of state, upon approval. Uniforms: Furnished by the City in certain departments. Direct Deposit: Optional but recommended. Financial Advice: Free financial advisor available, by appointment. Tuition Reimbursement: Approved reimbursement after initial trial period (contingent upon availability of funding). Other Benefits:
- Cemetery & Urn Interment spaces for deceased employees and retired employee with 7 or more years of service
- Prepaid LegalShield and ID Theft Protection
- Aflac supplemental insurance policies
- Flexible Spending Reimbursement Plans for Medical Expenses and/or Childcare
- Free Employee Fitness Center
Optional Employer Program: Section 125 Cafeteria Plan - Supplemental insurance costs may be deducted from pre-tax dollars, at the option of the employee. 01 Do you have a valid Florida Driver's license with an acceptable record?
02 Do you have an Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field?
03 How many years of accounting and/or bookkeeping experience do you have in a business-related environment? Required Question
