Johnson Service Group is hiring a
Finance Clerk I (Court Related Receipts and Disbursements)
Location: Punta Gorda, FL 33950
6-month Contract to Hire / Onsite M>F
Pay: $17.00 / per hour
SUMMARY
This position provides clerical support to the finance department by reconciling Court related and Real Auction vouchers, receipts, journal entries and preparing reports as a part of the accounting responsibilities.
The incumbent must be able to multitask and handle frequent interruptions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in accumulation of required data necessary to meet annual audit requirements.
- Performs reconciliations of selected Court related Real Auction and financial data.
- Receives and receipts daily Transfers and ACH Bank Credits.
- Prepares weekly and monthly journal entries and reports for various accounts and other entities.
- Assists accounting Supervisor with Court Related Fines, Fees, and Florida Statute set-up and updates with respect to database changes from Distribution Schedules and the Law.
- Prepares schedules for annual audit, budget, financial reports; and assists Supervisor and Auditors with year-end accruals.
- Tracks monies collected through the Courts, Recording and Tax Deed systems.
- Disburses funds to various agencies, including Refunds, Cash Appearance Bonds, Escrow, Tax Deeds and Foreclosure Auction transactions.
- Research financial records
- Prepares schedules as requested.
- Utilizes applications to automate manual accounting functions.
- Prepares various reports for outside agencies, schedules for auditors and technical analysis as requested by finance management.
- Tracks Accounts Receivable from various areas.
- Performs related work as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel are required
- Must work cooperatively as a member of a team and work well under pressure
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two (2) years higher level accounting courses and/or bookkeeping experience with emphasis on accounts payable/contracts and/or billing collection systems.
- Experience in a computerized financial data system environment preferred with specific knowledge of Excel applications.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality. Excellent computational skills, proficiency with 10-key calculator and accurate typing / keyboard skills.
- Governmental accounting experience preferred.
JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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