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OPEN FOR KENT COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC!
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE FROM THIS BOARD!
DATE POSTED: OCTOBER 13, 2025
POSTED BY: DANIELLE FIELDS
CLOSING DATE/TIME: OCTOBER 27, 2025
All applicants must submit an online application to be considered for
the position. To apply, please visit
https://www.kentcountyde.gov/My-Government/Employment-Human-Resources/Employment-
Opportunities if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the
Human Resources department at
(302) 744-1918 or by email at hr.recruitment@kentcountyde.gov.
Department of Finance
Accounting Division
Classified, GRADE 2114
$22.32/hour
ACCOUNT SPECIALIST I
General Description
The purpose of this position is to perform entry level
bookkeeping/clerical tasks, account keeping,
auditing and related tasks. This career ladder series position works
under close supervision according
to set procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the
time spent working in this position.
Management may assign additional functions as necessary.
Verifies the accuracy of invoices, reviews invoices for required
supporting documentation,
approvals, funding and general ledger coding, enters invoices into
financial software.
Processes accounts payable in the financial software
Deposits monies into appropriate accounts.
Collects and reconciles tax and sewer payments, program fees, and other
fee collections
Posts and balances daily receipts. Collects and post payments, balances
daily receipts and
deposits monies into appropriate accounts
Assists with general, tax, and utility billing customer calls and
inquiries
Serves as clerical support staff and a back-up to the tax and utility
billing divisions
Works with Excel spreadsheets and word processing software
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
High school graduate or GED equivalent supplemented with clerical,
accounts payables, receivables,
bookkeeping, finance or closely related experience.
Additional Requirements:
Some knowledge of professional accounting practices; ability to
multi-task; ability to follow oral and
written instructions; willingness and ability to adapt to new office
procedures as required; working
knowledge of computers and office applications, including word
processing and excel spreadsheets;
ability to establish and maintain working relationships with coworkers,
supervisors and the public;
regular and timely attendance; performance of duties in a safe manner.
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Kent County Personnel Office