Accounting Technician - Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller

Performs complex clerical and bookkeeping functions to ensure prompt deposit and professional, effective and efficient customer service to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, County Business Centers and the general public. Performs technical and clerical duties to accurately scan and index financial documents into the imaging/workflow software application with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Additional duties may be assigned as they relate to the Mission of the Clerk of the Circuit Court organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Processes and audits daily Accounts Payable activities.

1. Assists in the execution of various County programs.

1. Performs administrative functions related to departmental objectives and automated systems.

1. Performs technical and clerical duties to accurately scan and index financial documents into the imaging/workflow software application.

1. Performs tasks to support customer service and records accessibility.

1. Adheres to and follows the principles of the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Administrative Skills:

• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to effectively utilize professional and technical resources to research issues, conclusions and findings
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, yet function well with independent responsibilities
• Ability to perform large volumes of numerical detail work and produce timely output with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to make mathematical computations and prepare financial and other records in a systematic manner using appropriate spelling and grammar usage
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to comprehend and follow complex oral and written instructions and interpret technical and legal terminology