Account Clerk Senior

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Performs the highest level of non-degreed accounting and/or utility billing functions, including, but not limited to, analyzing and resolving billing and accounts payable issues, customer and financial database and records maintenance and other complex financial and records functions. Performs lead account clerk work involving administration of contracts, preparation and monitoring of department budgets, training, development and coordination of support staff, preparation of fiscal reports, and/or maintenance of complex financial and billing records and the handling of complex and sensitive financial matters. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor or manager and work under general supervision with limited direction. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of management responsibility and from lower classes by its performance of high level account clerical responsibilities, including acting as lead worker to other account clerks. EXAMPLES OF WORK** ** This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Depending on area of assignment: Prepares, monitors, verifies and balances departmental budget or other complex financial records and reports. Understands, applies and trains other personnel in the proper billing of all utility services. Interacts with other departments to ensure appropriate billing of utility services to customers. Analyzes quotes and reviews, manages and administers departmental contracts. Performs technical bookkeeping work, including journal entries to update the general ledger. Accesses, interprets and determines the best methods to extract information from appropriate computer and manual systems to analyze, prepare and/or resolve financial and billing issues. Analyzes large demand accounts to make billing corrections. Analyzes and resolves the most sensitive and complex billing issues. Interacts with vendor representatives and handles complaint issues. Acts as the department resource for procurement of needed serv

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If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account. Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder-an employee with the City of Gainesville- you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it's a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life. Department: GG_Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration Salary Range Minimum: $19.13 Salary Range Maximum: $29.85 Closing Date: 06/30/2026 Job Details: Performs the highest level of non-degreed accounting and/or utility billing functions, including, but not limited to, analyzing and resolving billing and accounts payable issues, customer and financial database and records maintenance and other complex financial and records functions. Performs lead account clerk work involving administration of contracts, preparation and monitoring of department budgets, training, development and coordination of support staff, preparation of fiscal reports, and/or maintenance of complex financial and billing records and the handling of complex and sensitive financial matters. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor or manager and work under general supervision with limited direction. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of management responsibility and from lower classes by its performance of high level account clerical responsibilities, including acting as lead worker to other account clerks. To be considered for this position you must take and pass the City of Gainesville: -Typing (Passing score is 35WPM; Average Standard Net WPM is the score we go off of) -Word -Excel **IF YOU HAPPEN TO FAIL YOUR TESTING, YOU MAY RETAKE THE TEST AS LONG AS IT IS BEFORE THE DEADLINE** To schedule testing please contact CareerSource North Central Florida by emailing Assessment@careersourcencfl.com your request. They are the test administrators and will be able to assist you with your assessments. *PLEASE LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE MESSAGE FOR INSTRUCTIONS* This testing is done online. Testing is due by EOD 6/30/26 These are mandatory assessments and must be completed for further considered for this position. ***Test scores are good for 1 year*** If you have completed testing in the past year, please ensure your scores are attached to your application before submission!! Job Description:

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