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Job Description
Description
Under general supervision, performs fiscal control and governmental accounting work in a division of a large Town department. Is responsible for various parts of the bookkeeping cycle. Reports to Division Manager.
Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- One (1) to two (2) years of experience in accounting-clerical work (processing invoices, payments, stop payments, or other related functions).
- Prior customer service experience is preferred.
- Vocational course work in bookkeeping or accounting is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle financial transactions accurately
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and manage front desk responsibilities while assisting with financial tasks.
Essential Functions- Assists in maintaining disbursement accounts for the Town, including encumbering of purchases, auditing of invoices, preparing vouchers, posting, reconciling and preparing trial balances and other necessary reports; maintains paid voucher files.
- Maintains various parts of complete set of general accounting books, which may include control accounts, and informs department directors of budget balances.
- Examines vouchers, invoices, audit reports or other posting media to determine their accuracy, completeness and conformance with laws and regulations.
- Contacts employees in Town departments and outside vendors concerning accounts and payments.
- Prepares balances and runs A/P checks and EFTs, including refund checks.
- Maintains spreadsheets for proper allocation of various utility payments across Town departments.
Supplemental Information
Current Benefits:- Health Insurance
- 100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.
- Schedule: 4 day work week - 10 hour days (Monday-Thursday)
- Leave:
- Holidays - 13 days per year
- Sick Leave - 3.69 hours accrued per pay period
- Vacation Leave - Accrue 2 weeks per year, accrual rate increases every 5 years (capped at 4 weeks after 10 years of service).
- Birthday Leave - 1 day per year after successfully passing probation
- Quality Service - 1 day per year after successfully passing probation and other conditions.
- Wellness Days - 2 days per year after successfully passing probation.
- Pension/Retirement:
- Town Sponsored Pension - mandatory 3% contributions per pay period.
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan- Employee is entitled to make voluntary contributions through the payroll to the Town sponsored 457 deferred compensation plan only.
The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.
For a more detailed overview of our benefits package, Click Here
Closing Date/Time: 3/9/2026 5:00 PM Eastern -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Town of Davie
Show moreAbout the Town
Hello and welcome!
The Town of Davie is home to nearly 107,000 residents who live across a lush 35 square miles within central Broward. The Town's rural atmosphere, western-themed district and sprawling educational complex foster an environment that separates Davie from all other municipalities in Broward County. Our green open spaces, numerous parks, over 165 miles of trail system, and the opportunity to live an equestrian lifestyle are amenities you can't find in today's growing South Florida.
The Town of Davie is also the nexus of higher education in South Florida where several nationally known colleges, technical institutes, and universities make up the South Florida Educational Center.
Davie's business climate ranges from your typical small proprietor to the headquarters of Fortune 500 firms such as Teva Pharmaceuticals. Davie is ideally located among major thoroughfares such as the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, I-595, I-75, and is within a few minutes' travel to the Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International Airport and Florida's deepest port, Port Everglades.
Please feel free to come by and visit us sometime - you'll see what makes Davie so unique.
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