Account Clerk Senior For RTS

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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder-an employee with the City of Gainesville- you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it's a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:

GG_Transportation: Regional Transit System (RTS) Administration

Salary Range Minimum:

$20.70

Salary Range Maximum:

$28.98

Closing Date:

11/11/2025

Job Details:

Performs the highest level of non-degreed accounting and/or grant administration work, including but not limited to, work assisting transit management with acquiring grants crucial to the City's Regional Transit System (RTS) operations. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor, work under limited supervision and work is generally reviewed upon completion. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on complex fiscally related work.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Performs the highest level of non-degreed accounting and/or grant administration work, including but not limited to, work assisting transit management with acquiring grants crucial to the City's Regional Transit System (RTS) operations.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor, work under limited supervision and work is generally reviewed upon completion. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on complex fiscally related work.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists management in the sourcing of new grants that includes researching and preparing complex documentation for grant applications.

Assists with general contract administration and management in the maintenance of grants. Ensures continued federal funding by maintaining compliance guidelines established by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

Prepares grant billing requests for FTA and FDOT.

Prepares FTA milestone reports and updates the FTA TEAM electronic reporting system.

Compiles and prepares, monitors and balances complex financial records and reports for transit management, internal and external auditors, and local and/or state agencies.

Accesses, interprets, and determines best method to extract information from appropriate computer systems and manual records to analyze, prepare and/or resolve financial issues.

Prepares billing requests for transportation fees for large accounts (e.g., Santa Fe College and Unversity of Florida).

Prepares billing requests for employee bus pass vendors (e.g., Alachua County, Florida Works, Job Corps, Oaks Mall, Santa Fe College, Shands, Skanska, University of Florida, and Veterans Administration).

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May assist transit management in analysis and research of financial data and in preparing special fiscal reports.

May perform tasks normally assigned to an Account Clerk - RTS as workflow and demands require.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and five years experience in accounting, bookkeeping or other revenue-related accounting work, including some work with grant administration; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Associate of Arts degree with at least 12 semester hours of accounting can be substituted for one year of experience.

Typing at a speed acceptable to departmental needs.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

None.

Certifications

None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated proficiency in relevant software and advanced computer skills.

Working knowledge of laws, ordinances, and statutes governing Federal/State grant funding.

Considerable knowledge of local government functions, policies, and procedures.

Working knowledge of government finance, accounting, and purchasing practices, policies, and procedures.

Ability to use database tools in the course of performing the job.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to work effectively with co-workers, City employees, outside agencies, and the general public.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

May be required to work and attend meetings outside regular business hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

PLEASE NOTE: In order to be considered for this position you MUST submit Typing, Word, and Excel assessment scores.

To schedule testing please contact CareerSource North Central Florida by emailing Jan Kautz at jkautz@careersourcencfl.com or calling 352-955-2245 ext. 5969. They are the test administrator and will be able to assist you with your assessments.

• PLEASE LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE MESSAGE FOR INSTRUCTIONS*

This testing is done online. Testing is due 5 days after submission of your application. These are mandatory assessments and must be completed for further considered for this position.

• Test scores are valid for 1 year from testing date - if you have submitted Typing, Word & Excel scores within 1 year there is no need to retest*

Should you have any questions, please Human Resources at 352-334-5077.

Note:

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All 'regular' employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.

Veterans' Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans' Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans' Preference.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.