Accounting Technician I

Accounting Technician I

Salary

$42,221.71 - $67,554.66 Annually

Location

4420 Mercantile Ave, Naples, FL

Job Type

Full Time, Regular

Job Number

10081

Department

Public Utilities Department

Division

Financial Operations Support

Opening Date

05/15/2026

Closing Date

5/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Job Summary

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Performs entry level accounting and clerical duties for an assigned Division, Department and/or accounting program. Duties include receiving, documenting and processing accounting documents; entering, updating and retrieving data in the automated financial systems, preparing accounting documents; and maintaining accounting and fiscal records and files.

Essential Functions

• Receives and processes financial documents for assigned accounting functions (i.e., purchase order requisitions, utility fees, invoices, etc.); reviews documents; ensures accuracy; completes with appropriate information such as account codes, vendor numbers, etc.
• Prepares documents for assigned accounting programs (invoices, bills, check requests, purchase orders, adjustments, etc.) ensures accuracy and completeness.
• Establishes and maintains accounting information in the automated financial information systems; posts information and performs data entry for accounting transactions; maintains automated files and databases; processes data to produce accounting documents.
• Accepts and posts payments for assigned programs/functions; prepares receipts and submits interfaces to financial management system.
• Establishes and maintains a variety of Division records and files including procurement, accounts receivable/payable files, correspondence, monthly reports, purchase order files, etc.
• Performs general clerical tasks in support of assigned functions such as opening and distributing mail and distributing accounting documents, reports bills, etc. to appropriate Divisions.
• Provides customer service and/or assistance to customers, County employees, vendors, contractors and the public.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs other related duties as required.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the County's Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) months of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

Supplemental information

Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.

Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County's Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.

This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Collier County BCC offers a variety of benefits to both regular full and part-time

employees. For information, click here to view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer when you join our team.

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APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.

• I understand and agree with the statements above.
• I do not agree with the statements above.

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Do you possess a GED or High School Diploma?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess one (1) year of accounting experience?

• Yes
• No

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Please rate your level of experience with Microsoft Excel:

• No Experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
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Employer Collier County

Address Human Resources Division

3303 East Tamiami Trail East

Naples, Florida, 34112

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/collier/default.cfm