Finance Operations Analyst

Finance Operations Analyst-Accounts Receivable

Location: 14 South Ft Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33756

Schedule: Hybrid in office and remote schedule available

ONLY PINELLAS COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES IN THE CLERK OF THE COURT'S FINANCE DIVISION MAY APPLY

This role performs advanced accounting and finance tasks for the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court (CCC) and the Pinellas Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Accounts Receivable operations. It involves managing complex accounts receivable work in a multi-fund/multi-account environment using the ERP system. Key responsibilities include supporting, maintaining, and reviewing revenue transactions and processes, and collaborating with various departments to ensure accuracy and compliance of all revenue transactions.

• Prepares invoices in the ERP System Accounts Receivable Module.
• Prepares invoice adjustments, credit memos, and receipt reversals in coordination with internal and external departments.
• Creates journal entries and accounts payable templates to ensure accurate transaction processing in the ERP system.
• Collaborates effectively with departments and constitutional offices to enhance and optimize processes relating to the Accounts Receivable Module.
• Ensures timely completion of tasks while demonstrating a thorough understanding of the County’s receivable processes and procedures.
• Collaborates on process improvements to enhance efficiency and shares updates with the accounts receivable team.
• Reviews fee schedules to verify accurate billing across all departments.
• Conducts risk-based quality audits and ensures accurate review of revenue receipts to minimize discrepancies.
• Utilizes Microsoft Office products with advanced proficiency in Excel to analyze data and support operations.
• Serves as a professional representative during audits, collaborating with external and internal auditors, and contributing to comprehensive financial reporting and analysis.
• Processes daily remote deposits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
• Processes electronic funds transfers (EFT) and checks daily with precision and accuracy.
• Investigates and resolves complex receipt issues, providing well-informed recommendations to supervisors.
• Administers retiree billings, manages refunds, and effectively addresses billing inquiries with retirees.
• Performs additional duties as assigned or required to support organizational objectives.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in governmental accounting, bookkeeping, purchasing, or finance support, including practical use of computer equipment; OR
• An associate's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, accompanied by three (3) years of professional experience in a highly automated computerized accounting system; OR
• A bachelor's degree in one of the fields mentioned above, along with one (1) year of relevant experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

• Experience with an accounting ERP system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products. Intermediate or higher-level experience in Excel to include the ability to create and analyze pivot tables, sort, filter, query, and use logical and text functions (e.g. IF, LEFT, MID, CONCAT, VLOOKUP).
• Experience with multi-fund, mid-sized county government accounting.
• Extensive analytical skills to ensure accuracy and integrity of transactions.
• Assignment to work a variety of schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

• Highly analytical and detail oriented with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge and mastery of most advanced Accounts Receivable business practices and procedures including budgetary, financial, and fund organization.
• Ability to evaluate complex financial data and identify accounting trends with excellent problem-solving skills to resolve issues related to accounts and financial discrepancies.
• Ability to apply advanced AR accounting systems as well as to train and guide team members on how to apply computer applications and…