Accounting Specialist/ Accounting Clerk/ Accounts Payable Specialist

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
$25.00/hr. on W2 without benef

Sep 05, 2025
Job Title: Accounting Specialist/ Accounting Clerk/ Accounts Payable Specialist Location: Oakland Park, FL 33334 Pay rate: $25.00/hr. on W2 without benefits Duration: 4+ Months Shift Timing: Monday- Friday 8-5 JOB DESCRIPTION: Prepares deposit reports for payments received for assigned functional area(s); prepares check requests and general correspondence regarding refunds for overpayments. Prepares bank reconciliations for City bank accounts and prepares any necessary journal entries. Reconciles daily deposits to cash receipts and prepares any necessary journal entries; processes and deposits all revenues and miscellaneous payments/receipts. Processes lien search requests for outstanding special assessments; prepares release of liens upon payment in full; updates records and spreadsheet data accordingly. Participates in audit preparations for both internal and external audit functions. Processes accounts payable invoices, receives and verifies invoices, maintains a log of cash disbursements, and performs other responsibilities related to the accounts payable functions. Processes payroll/time sheet information into the payroll system for all departments; includes calculating retroactive pay, processing separation pay, and verifying time sheets. Runs payroll reports; sorts, distributes, and files reports accordingly; submits payroll taxes and complies with federal regulatory standards regarding payroll processing. Reviews information on all purchase orders prior to entry in the accounting system; upon verification, enters invoices for payment processing. Verifies and reconciles accounts payable and payroll outstanding checks on the monthly bank reconciliation. Updates and maintains spreadsheets and related data applicable to functional areas of assignment. Assists in the development, modification, and implementation of policies and procedures to assure conformity and improve effectiveness and efficiency. Assists in other departmental responsibilities as necessary. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal customers, external entities, and the general public. Receives and distributes daily mail. Prepares purchase orders for the Finance department. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Broad knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices, with specific knowledge of bank reconciliation practices. Broad knowledge of regulatory standards governing the accounting and/or payroll processing functions. Ability to operate a variety of current office technologies, including, but not limited to, personal computers, accounting software, copiers, telephones, and calculators. Ability to perform numerical data entry type and maintain close attention to detail for posting, balancing, and reporting accounts/payroll data. Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentage calculations, and decimal computations quickly and accurately. Working knowledge of the operations, functions, and policies of the department within which work is to be performed. Ability to establish and maintain effective records, maintenance, and file management systems. Ability to work independently under limited supervision on routine tasks. Familiarity with standard office technologies, e.g., personal computers, word processors, and spreadsheet applications. MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE High school or GED Certificate and 3 years progressively responsible experience in accounting and bookkeeping functions for one or more of the functional areas, e.g., accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll processing, and budget. Accounting-related courses in a vocational training or college environment may substitute for a portion of the required experience.