Account Clerk Senior

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.

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

Sitting

Up to 8 hours per day

Lifting

Up to 1 hours per day

Walking

Up to 2 hours per day

Up to 50 max. pounds

Standing

Up to 2 hours per day

Pushing

Will not generally apply

Bending

Up to 1 hour per day

Up to 50 max. pounds

Squatting

Up to 1 hour per day

Pulling

Will not generally apply

Stooping

Up to 1 hour per day

Up to 50 max. pounds

Reaching

Up to 2 hours per day

Climbing

Up to 1 hour per day

Balancing

Up to 1 hour per day

Stairs

Up to 1 hour per day

Twisting

Up to 1 hour per day

Ladder

Will not generally apply

Crawling

Will not generally apply

Step-stool

Will not generally apply

Kneeling

• Up to 1 hour per day
• Excessive heat
• Will not generally apply

Typing

• Up to 8 hours per day
• Excessive cold
• Will not generally apply

Data Entry

Up to 8 hours per day

Dust

Will not generally apply

Humidity

Will not generally apply

Loud Noise

• Will not generally apply
• Hands in Water
• Will not generally apply

Unusual hearing or vision demands

None specified

Other 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.

DATE APPROVED

DATE REVISED

Benefits

JEA offers a generous benefits and compensation package, with most benefits starting on your first day of employment.

• Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays plus an exceptional annual leave benefit to be used for vacation, personal and sick time.
• Medical: Three comprehensive medical plans offered as options for you and your dependents–including one plan with 100% paid coverage for the employee.
• Other Benefits: Exceptional benefits package beginning from first day of employment.
• Dental
• Vision
• Health accounts – employer sponsored HSA and HRA
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability and more.
• Retirement: JEA provides a great benefits and retirement package for its employees. Employees may begin participation in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan on day one of

employment. Employees have the flexibility to choose from a variety of investment options to help them achieve their retirement goals.

Health & Wellness

To encourage our employees to develop and maintain good health, JEA offers access to the Healthy Lifestyles Wellness program as well as 11 onsite fitness centers. From annual flu shots and biometric screenings to health risk assessments and periodic access to an on-site mobile mammography unit, the program offers something for everyone.