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Please fill out the below application and summit to hcarlson@cityofparker.com

Job Description

Bookkeeper Job Responsibilities:

Maintains records of financial transactions by establishing accounts; posting transactions; ensure legal requirements compliance.
Develops system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.
Maintains subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.
Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.
Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
Maintains historical records by filing documents.
Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Bookkeeper Qualifications / Skills:

Developing Standards
Analyzing Information
Dealing with Complexity
Reporting Research Results
Data Entry Skills
Accounting
SFAS Rules
Attention to Detail
Confidentiality
Thoroughness

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
Previous bookkeeping experience required
Experience in government accounting preferred
Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas

Benefits: The City of Parker offers a competitive benefit package to include paid health, dental, and life insurance for employees, as well as discounted family plan benefits, paid time off, and retirement through the Florida Retirement System (FRS).

***Interested candidates must complete and return a City of Parker employment application in order to be considered for this position. Applications can be downloaded on our website, www.cityofparker.com, under "Employment Opportunities" or obtained in person from the Human Resources Department located at Parker City Hall, 1001 W. Park Street, Parker, FL 32404. Resumes submitted without a completed job application WILL NOT be considered.***

Job Type: Full-time

Please fill out the below application and summit to hcarlson@cityofparker.com

Employment Application-fillable.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and some skilled manual tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of water, streets, sewer, and public works facilities; does related work as required.

This job classification requires knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in Public Works water, street maintenance, building and grounds maintenance and sewer assignments.

• Operates various equipment involved in the maintenance of streets, sewers, and water distribution system.

• Operates small equipment such as wrenches, hammers, banding tools, shovels, post hole diggers, and level lutes.

• Operates power tools such as air compressors, jack hammers, wet tapping machines, and paint spraying equipment.

• Spreads and rakes gravel or asphalt in the patching and resurfacing of streets.

• Assists with repairing or replacing water lines, water valves, water meters, and fire hydrants.

• Assists with repairing sewer lines, flushing sewer lines, and cleaning catch basins.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to:

1. Completion of the eighth grade;

2. Two years of related construction or maintenance experience at the level of Maintenance Worker or above.

3. Trash debris removal experience

LICENSES AND REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Florida motor vehicle operator's license for vehicles to be operated. Must have a CDL class B License.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Work practices governing the maintenance and construction of municipal facilities such as streets, sewers, and water lines.

SKILLS

• Working effectively as part of a group or team;

• Operating motor vehicle or motorized equipment; and

• Providing excellent customer service to the public and other City employees.

• Efficiently operate, on a production basis, a dump truck or like motor vehicle requiring comparable skills, pneumatic and power tools and equipment.

• Travel to various sites within the City;

• Follow complex written or verbal instructions and procedures;

• Work irregular hours, shifts and weekends;

• Work outdoors in any weather condition;

• Work below ground or in confined spaces;

• Work alone or in close proximity to others;

• Work in, with and around chemicals, solvents, grease, oil, pesticides, water, wastewater and/or hazardous substances;

• Work in dry, dusty, smoky or humid atmospheric conditions;

• Work in a cold, wet or damp environment;

• Work with and in moving vehicles;

• Work on ladders, scaffolds, and aerial lifts;

• Inspect service, maintain and/or operate machinery and power equipment;

• Push, pull, lift and carry items weighing up to 90 pounds;

• Walk, stand, sit, kneel, crawl, bend and climb repetitively or over a long period of time;

• Reach above shoulder height and use both hands;

• Use motor skills to manipulate small or fragile objects;

• Use arms and legs repetitively;