Must have the physical, developmental, and mental ability to perform job tasks, work
efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
Will include many if not all the following:
• Receives, reviews, and prepares fiscal invoices, statements, p-cards and/or purchase orders,
relative correspondence and reports for payment authorization and appropriate signatures.
• Prepares, reviews, verifies, and distributes fiscal matters/purchase orders within appropriate
budget allocations.
• Audits program finances to ensure funds are properly expended and recorded in accordance
with established county, state and federal policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines.
• Prepares, maintains, and monitors grant and budgetary controls of allocated funds.
• Ensures that account balances are accurate, updated, and sufficient for proposed expenditures
prior to forwarding for approval.
• Requests purchase orders, prepayment vouchers, and invoices from other areas in the unit
and/or county. Request additional information and clarification from vendors if necessary.
• Serves as timekeeper and/or backup for various division program areas.
• Assists Fiscal Manager in preparation of monthly financial reports.
• Prepares annual report of receipts and vouchers for auditing supervisor.
• Designs, develops, and prepares accounting forms and documents necessary for the proper
reporting and forwarding of financial data.
• May assist in training.
• May assume lead worker responsibilities overseeing the work of others.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and purchasing procedures.
• Knowledge of record keeping methods, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to make accurate mathematical calculations.
• Ability to maintain accounting records and prepare reports.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees.
• Ability to type, utilizing personal computers, related software and other office equipment of
the assigned work unit.
• Knowledge of English, punctuation, spelling and arithmetic.
• Ability to work independently and adhere to prescribed routines and practices.
• Ability to develop effective work methods and procedures.
• Ability to prepare, draft, and compose routine documents including business letters,
memoranda, and related program materials.
• Ability to oversee the work of others.
• Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and
have a minimum of four (4) years bookkeeping or related responsible accounting/fiscal
experience
• Must be able to utilize all features afforded by word processing software and other required
software and personal computers utilized by assigned unit.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver's license at the
time of employment within this classification should it be required of the work unit.
• A comparable amount of training and related experience may be substituted for the minimum
qualifications.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has
been declared in Polk County.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or acceptable equivalency
- Minimum of four years bookkeeping or related accounting/fiscal experience
- Proficiency with word processing software and other required software and personal computers
- Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and purchasing procedures
- Ability to maintain accounting records and prepare financial reports
- Ability to make accurate mathematical calculations
- Ability to type and use office equipment
- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a Florida driver's license if required by the work unit
What We Do
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is the five-member governing body and legislative branch of Polk County, Florida. It provides strategic direction to the County Manager's Office and oversees more than 2,500 public servants in areas including public safety, infrastructure, and human resources. The BoCC is responsible for adopting the annual budget and managing appropriations for various county services.

