Job Description

SUMMARY

REOPENED FOR NEW APPLICATIONS

PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS ARE BEING CONSIDERED Posting#:2023-25 Closing Date: Continuous
Job Title: Accounting Clerk Department: Finance
Reports to: Senior Accountant Supervisory: No
Hiring Hourly Rate Range: $17.10 - $18.81 Position Salary Range: $17.10 - $27.55
Pay Grade: 71 EEO Category: Entry Level Clerical
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt FLSA Exemption: N/A
Telework Eligible: N/A Emergency Critical: N/A
Location: Pompano Beach Work Schedule: Mon - Fri; 8am - 5pm
*Applications will be reviewed as received. Closing date may change without notice.
**First consideration will be given to applications with a minimum salary requirement within the starting salary range. Applications with a minimum salary requirement exceeding this range may be considered based on experience.

All Aboard

The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority ("SFRTA") is currently seeking to fill the position of an Accounting Clerk in the Department of Finance. This position performs duties such as matching, batching, preparing invoices for payment, to ensure that the Agency\'s expenses are being processed and paid in a timely manner, and performs routine bookkeeping operations (posting and balancing records) along with office and clerical work.

South Florida

South Florida, comprised of Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties, is the fifth largest urbanized area in the United States with more than five million residents. Key to the region\'s economic vitality is a transportation system that provides mobility for existing and future residents and visitors, alike. Providing greater mobility in South Florida, thereby improving the economic viability and the quality of the community, region and state is our vision.

100 Million Riders

The SFRTA operates Tri-Rail, a commuter rail line operating over a 72-mile corridor linking Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. We are proud to celebrate the milestone of serving over 100 million riders.

The Benefits of Working for SFRTA

The SFRTA\'s total compensation package includes SFRTA sponsored benefits as well as a highly competitive set of employee benefits offered through the State of Florida Department of Management Services to benefits-only agencies.

SFRTA\'s total compensation package includes a highly competitive set of employee benefits offered through the State of Florida Department of Management Services and SFRTA sponsored plans. Benefits include:

• Pension or Investment Plans options

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)

• includes prescription drug coverage
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• $25k Life Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
• Employer Assistance Program (100% Employer Paid)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Participation in the

. * Paid Vacation, Personal, Sick & Compensatory Leave

• 10 Paid Holidays
• 2x Salary Life Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
• Long-term Disability Coverage (100% Employer Paid)
• Employee access to free transportation on Tri-Rail to/from work; a savings of up to $1,860/yr.
• On-site Parking & Free EV Charging Stations.
• Flexible Schedule.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer under the U.S. Department of Education\'s PSLF program.
• and more!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Receive and date stamp Approval Forms, match them with the corresponding invoices to ensure that payment can be processed in a timely manner.

Input invoices and account for all the expenses in preparation for the payments to be processed.

Route and track invoices to obtain the proper signature approvals.

Review the SFRTA\'s monthly Board financial statements and related reports.

Review invoices for accuracy and completeness.

Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies.

Process checks for payment of approved invoices, distribute checks to ensure payments.

Update spreadsheets on a regular basis.

Sort and file correspondences, reports, and other forms, and withdraw files upon request.

File, send and sort faxes, make photocopies and other clerical duties as requested.

Maintain accurate files.

Disburse checks and enter them in the database.

Assist in preparing Board Agenda items as necessary.

Adhere to the rules, regulations, and policies of SFRTA including the EEO, Anti-Discrimination and Anti- Harassment and Anti-Retaliation policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

office basic accounting procedures.

Skills in:

interacting comfortably with all levels of staff in the organization;

working efficiently in a stressful environment.

Ability to:

communicate well orally and in writing;

analyze data and prepare reports;

understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions;

interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, coworkers, government officials, and the public;

work in a fast paced, automated environment with many interruptions;

prioritize work and manage conflicting priorities;

work long and unusual hours when necessary;

communicate with coworkers, management, staff, the general public, and others in a courteous and professional manner;

conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions;

respond promptly when returning telephone calls and replying to correspondence and faxes.

Education

High school diploma or GED.

Experience

Two (2) years of accounting experience.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job, may be substituted.

Training

• On-the-job training in bookkeeping software and computer spreadsheets.

Computer

This position requires the ability to work with a personal computer in a Windows environment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (\xe2\x80\x9cSFRTA\xe2\x80\x9d) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. It is the policy of SFRTA to provide a professional working environment that provides equal opportunities for all employees. To accomplish this, we will comply with all applicable laws, prohibiting discrimination and harassment on the grounds of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, medical condition, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran or military status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority shall not discriminate against an individual on the basis of disability. SFRTA shall make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or employee. If selected for an interview, candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency Human Resources department at 954-788-7930 at least 72 hours prior to the date of the interview.

The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority is a Drug-Free Workplace, authorized by FS 440.101 and Chapter 59A-24 of the Florida Administrative Code. An applicant receiving an offer of employment must submit to a drug screening. A refusal to submit, or a positive confirmed test result, may be used as a basis to rescind the offer for employment. The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority conducts reasonable suspicion testing. An employee may be required to submit for testing when the employer has a reasonable suspicion, as defined in the act that an employee is using or has used drugs in violation of the employer\'s policy. It is a condition of employment for an employee to refrain from reporting to work or working with the presence of drugs or alcohol in his/her body.

The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority conducts a background check on all applicants who accept an offer of employment. Background checks will include social security number verification, prior employment verification, personal and professional references, educational verification and criminal history. In addition, a motor vehicle records background search will be required if applicable to the position. Applicants who receive an offer of employment must complete a background check authorization form and return it to the Human Resources department signed and dated. Offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

It is the policy of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority that all new employees and all present employees transferred or promoted to a new job should be evaluated for an initial Introductory Period. The Introductory Period is a minimum of six (6) months. After satisfactory completion of the Introductory Period, employees are evaluated as provided for in the Performance Appraisal Policy and become regular status employees.

Employees in a position that requires certification after the hire date must fulfill that requirement within the allowed timeframe. Employees unable to meet certification requirements may be terminated.

The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority reports hired employees to the Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Services.

The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority participates in E-Verify, which allows employers to verify eligibility to work in the United States. View and for details.

Nearest Major Market: Miami/Fort Lauderdale

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