Accounting Specialist
PURPOSE:
To assist the Florida School Boards Insurance Trust and its’ members by maintaining accurate accounting records in order to improve the financial position of the Trust as a whole.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Prepare Journal Entries
2. Maintain & Reconcile Bank Accounts
3. Pay vendors for via check/ACH
4. Pull Data from multiple Third Party Adminstrator portals
5. Create Monthly enrollment invoices for Members
6. Prepare Monthly financial statements for each Member
7. Qualified applicant should have strong technical & analytical skills
8. The ability to effectively communicate with all staff
9. The ability to work with a variety of computer applications
10. Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
11. Perform Accounting duties as needed
MINOR FUNCTIONS
1. Streamline. Work with current procedures to create greater efficiencies.
2. Other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
1. Full-time position. Normal working days are Monday thru Friday; normal working hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. However, normal working days and hours can be changed depending on season and needs at the direction of the Executive Director.
2. Limited overnight travel is possible.
BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (BFOQ)
1. Valid Florida Drivers’ License.
2. College degree preferred - professional experience may substitute.
3. 3 or more years of accounting experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Excellent oral and written communication
2. Working Knowledge of Accounting
3. Computer knowledge to include: Microsoft Office and other computer systems, programs and equipment used by the Trust
4. Ability to work in a team environment or independently
5. Ability to understand and follow the Florida laws and regulations
6. Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
7. Ability to understand and follow Association/Trust documents and policies
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Speak, read, write and comprehend English.
· Push, pull up to 20lbs. Lift and carry 20lbs.
STATUS:
Non-Exempt. Reports to the Accounting Manager followed by the Director of Business Services.
This job description can be changed at any time and that it does not create an employment contract.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,000.00 - $43,452.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Education:
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (Required)
Location:
- Tallahassee, FL 32303 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tallahassee, FL 32303: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tallahassee, FL 32303
