Citrus County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Looking for Accounts Payable Clerk at Inverness, FL Full Time

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION This is a full time, non-exempt position. May be required to perform duties outside of the established hours and days as required. Perform a variety of entry level professional work within an assigned area of responsibility that relates to the processing and maintenance of records and works according to set departmental procedures. Work product for this area includes performing accounting functions relating to the processing of payments for goods and services received by the BOCC departments and Clerk of Courts. Duties include performing a variety of complex accounting and clerical work, applying accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting records and reports. Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy is required as this position performs the final step of the verification process for issuing payments. This class reports directly to the manager, director or chief deputy of the department and follows the Clerk’s standard operating procedures and policies. REQUIREMENTS A high school diploma or its equivalent is required. Must have at least 3 years of direct AP accounting experience, governmental is preferred. Must be able to work under levels of high stress and pressure while producing accurate work and maintaining a professional manner. Must be able to work with and maintain confidential and/or sensitive records and comply with legal advice restrictions for the Clerk and Comptroller’s office as well as state and federal guidelines. Tasks require visual perception and differentiation, as well as excellent oral and written communications ability using the English language. Must have the ability to effectively deal with problems and cope with customers (internal and external) in impromptu situations. Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy as consequences of mistakes can be moderately serious and can result in serious consequences to citizens unwarranted arrests, extended time in jail, financial and legal implications, etc.). Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, while concentrating on repetitious or complex tasks. Considerable skill, adeptness, and speed in use of fingers, hands or limbs in performing tasks. Must possess a valid drivers’ license. Business conducts background, criminal record check, driving record, prior employment reference checks and skills assessment. Business is a drug free workplace, must be willing to comply with the Drug Free Policy.