Fiscal Specialist Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty/jobs/newprint/4842602) Apply  Fiscal Specialist Salary $19.23 - $37.21 Hourly Location Fort Myers, FL Job Type Full-Time Regular Job Number 07453KI Department Transit Opening Date 02/21/2025 Closing Date 3/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The expected starting salary is $20-$25 hourly. LeeTran is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Fiscal Specialist position. This position is responsible for conducting routine accounting, cash handling and records keeping. If you are a highly motivated professional who enjoys a team-based atmosphere, this opportunity is for you! Benefits Include: + Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance + Disability Insurance: Both short-term and long-term options + Life Insurance: Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) + Financial Planning: Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care + Support Programs: Access to our Employee Assistance Program + Paid Time Off: Enjoy 11 paid holidays, along with generous vacation and sick leave + Recognition and Appreciation: Through our employee appreciation and peer recognition programs + Professional Development: Take advantage of numerous employee development opportunities Duties and Responsibilities + Performs accounts payable and accounts receivable functions; maintains financial records and reconciles internal spreadsheets; performs daily cash counting and reconciliation; handles in-person cashier transactions. + Administers the procurement card program, ensures compliance of policies and procedures, trains and provides direct support to cardholders; acts as a liaison to the bank. + Processes account payable including all employee reimbursements and contracted invoices; follows administrative codes, quotes, and statutes. + Processes invoices for payment; processes purchase orders and invoices with all pertinent codes, values, and account numbers. + Maintains databases and generates/prepares statistical reports. + Evaluate work order requests and enter work orders in the system or email appropriate contacts. + Processes deposits and maintains petty cash and change fund; performs cash balancing duties; processes journal entries; processes daily ACH transmittals of web/phone payments. + Performs other duties as assigned. Education, Experience, Licensing + Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in accounting or closely related field and two years of accounting, bookkeeping, or closely related experience. + Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required. Supplemental Information + Preferred experience in JD Edwards E1, OnBase software, and Microsoft Office Applications. + Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Exhibits outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, county staff, vendors, and the public. + Works proactively and independently, with a keen ability to problem solve and take initiative. + Maintains exceptional organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. + Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines efficiently. The work hours and days for this position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area. Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria. Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both. Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees. For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf. To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf Health Benefits: • Medical Insurance • Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits. • Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available. • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts • Medical Reimbursement Account • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account • Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy • Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline) • Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee) • Optional Life Insurance • Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee) • Short-Term Disability • Sick Leave Pool • Flu vaccinations • Wellness Programs Financial Benefits: • Florida Retirement System (FRS) • Two Retirement Plan Options: 1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit) 2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution) • Deferred Compensation (457) Plans • Financial Savings/Management Programs • Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union • Employee Leave Benefits • Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually • Paid Sick Leave • Paid Vacation Leave • Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave • Family and Medical Leave • Military Family & Medical Leave • Educational Leave Employee Assistance Program Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents. United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program) Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors. Educational Assistance Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform. 01 Could you describe how your educational background and professional experience align with the qualifications required for this role? 02 How many years of closely related accounting, bookkeeping, or fiscal experience do you have? + I have no experience. + Less than 2 years of experience. + More than 2 years of experience. 03 Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? + Yes + No Required Question Employer Lee County Government Address P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902 Phone (239) 533-2245 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email