Account Clerk
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Account Clerk
Salary
$39,350.38 Annually
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Civil Service
Job Number
2026-07005
Department
FINANCE
Opening Date
03/10/2026
Closing Date
3/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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Job Description
Are you looking for your next career opportunity in the accounting field? Are you motivated and ready to serve the City of Jacksonville in the Finance Department in our fast-paced Accounting Division? Do you want to earn up to four (4) weeks' leave each year, in addition to comprehensive city benefits with free and low-cost health, dental and vision options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Finance Department is actively seeking an Account Clerk.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
This is entry level clerical-accounting work in reviewing, processing, and maintenance of accounting or fiscal records. Work requires a knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in performing the basic clerical-accounting functions. and is learned on the job or through specialized training. Contacts require basic courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others, and include contacts to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain clarification. The work is semi-routine where tasks are covered by procedures or precedents, and although patterned, some latitude is permitted to consider and choose the most appropriate technique, method, or procedure to follow. Work is performed in an office environment. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers. The physical demands consist mainly of sitting or standing at a workstation for extended periods of time and occasionally lifting and moving light objects. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are subject to instructions and established work routines, and the worker is given latitude to rearrange the sequence based on changing work situations or workflow.
Examples of Work
Prepares, reviews, processes, and/or maintains purchase orders, requisitions, check requests, field orders, change orders and other accounting or fiscal documents, records, and files.
Codes fiscal documents for posting into automated accounting system.
Posts transactions to proper accounts.
Compiles data for fiscal reports and statements.
Prepares periodic summary reports.
Reconciles and balances financial statements and accounting records.
Maintains time and leave reports and pay vouchers.
Receives funds, prepares deposits, and reconciles bank statements
Composes correspondence in appropriate word processing software.
Prepares spreadsheets using appropriate software.
Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and various accounting related software, copiers, and calculators.
Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of general office techniques, methods, and procedures.
Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, procedures, and methods.
Skill in making and verifying mathematical calculations.
Skill in maintaining accounting and fiscal records.
Ability to post figures accurately.
Ability to match names and numbers.
Ability to file both numerically and alphabetically.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to read, understand, and apply written instructions and job-related policies and procedures.
Ability to transcribe legibly and neatly.
Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and various accounting related software, copiers, and calculators.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
One year of education and/or experience in the clerical-accounting field.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The probationary period for this class is six months.
Depending on assignment, CPR/First Aid Certification is required within six months.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, @type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
www.coj.net/benefits
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
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This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.
I have read and understand the above statement.
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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $39,350.38 . This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)
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If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
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Do you have one year of education and/or experience in the clerical-accounting field?
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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Do you understand that depending on assignment you must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within six months?
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.
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If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, @type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read the above statement and understand what is required.
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City of Jacksonville
Address
117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Website
http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx
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