Job Description

Account Clerk Senior - (13745)

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by visiting the following link (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545). All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

POSITION SUMMARY:Under routine supervision, maintains a complex accounting record system to support the integrity of recording and reporting financial information. Job requires knowledge of techniques, methods and procedures used in performing more complex clerical accounting and/or bookkeeping tasks. Procedures are established and a number of specific guidelines are available, requiring judgment in locating and selecting the most appropriate methods, techniques and procedures to apply to specific cases. Solves routine or recurring problems and identifies and suggests solutions to more complex problems. May oversee work of others by scheduling, assigning, monitoring, and reviewing the work. Contacts require courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others and usually include contacts to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain clarification. Work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are subject to instructions and established work routines, and the worker has the latitude to rearrange the sequence based on changing work situations or workflow.EXAMPLES OF WORK:Performs accounting functions for an assigned special fund or activity.Maintains a complex accounting record system with a high volume of varied and complex transactions.Maintains records and books of accounts in accordance with established procedures.Prepares routine and special accounting statements and/or analyses of accounting data.Performs research on special topics, projects, problems and compiles data on findings for review.Prepares data for fiscal reports and statements.Prepares data for budgets.Reconciles and balances financial statements and accounting records.Receives funds, prepares deposits and reconciles bank statements.Codes fiscal documents for posting into automated accounting system.Posts transactions to proper accounts.Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications.Performs other job-related work as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

OPEN REQUIREMENTS:Three (3) years combination of education, training and/or experience in the clerical accounting field that includes bookkeeping, general ledger transactions, accounts payable, accounts receivable and/or payroll. Six (6) semester hours of college level accounting courses may be substituted for each year of the required experience.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:SittingUp to 8 hours per dayLiftingUp to 1 hours per dayWalkingUp to 2 hours per day Up to 50 max. poundsStandingUp to 2 hours per dayPushingWill not generally applyBending Up to 1 hour per day Up to 50 max. poundsSquattingUp to 1 hour per dayPullingWill not generally applyStoopingUp to 1 hour per day Up to 50 max. poundsReachingUp to 2 hours per dayClimbingUp to 1 hour per dayBalancingUp to 1 hour per dayStairsUp to 1 hour per dayTwisting Up to 1 hour per dayLadder Will not generally applyCrawlingWill not generally applyStep-stoolWill not generally applyKneelingUp to 1 hour per dayExcessive heatWill not generally apply TypingUp to 8 hours per dayExcessive coldWill not generally applyData EntryUp to 8 hours per dayDustWill not generally apply HumidityWill not generally apply Loud NoiseWill not generally apply Hands in WaterWill not generally applyUnusual hearing or vision demands:None specifiedOther physical demands or notes:JEA employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50 lbs. without

assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position.

Outdoor walking in non-paved areas.

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The starting salary for professional positions will be determined based on education, licenses, certifications, skills, experience, and alignment with salaries for similar roles within the organization. The starting hourly rate for positions with a pay step plan will be Step 1 of the corresponding union contract.

Work Locations

225 N Pearl Street

225 N Pearl Street

Jacksonville 32202

Job Posting

: Oct 8, 2026, 1:49:34 PM

Closing Date

: Oct 16, 2026, 3:59:00 AM