| Location | Jacksonville, FL |
Account Technician
Salary
$43,383.79 Annually
Location
To Be Determined, Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Civil Service
Job Number
2026-07303
Department
FINANCE
Opening Date
09/17/2026
Closing Date
10/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description
Are you looking for your next career opportunity in the accounting field? Are you self-motivated and ready to serve the City of Jacksonville in the Finance Department in our fast- paced Accounting Division? Do you want to earn up to 4 weeks leave time each year, in addition to comprehensive city benefits with free and low-cost health, dental and vision options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments.
This is technical accounting work in reviewing, processing, and maintenance of accounting or fiscal records. Work requires a knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in performing technical accounting functions and in the reviewing, monitoring, and training of employees performing the clerical-accounting functions and is learned on the job and through specialized training. Contacts require basic courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others, and include contacts to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain clarification. The work is semi-routine where tasks are covered by procedures or precedents, and although patterned, some latitude is permitted to consider and choose the most appropriate technique, method, or procedure to follow. Work is performed in an office environment. The physical demands consist mainly of sitting or standing at a workstation for extended periods of time, and occasionally lifting and moving light objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computers. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and, although subject to instructions and established work routines, the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to superiors approval.
Examples of Work
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
Two (2) years of education and/or clerical or technical accounting experience which
Includes successful completion of three (3) or more semester hours of college level accounting course work from an accredited institution.
Depending upon assignment, must pass background screening on a local, state, and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services or Elder Affairs.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The probationary period for this class is six months.
Depending upon assignment, the position may perform safety-sensitive functions and if so, is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.coj.net. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veterans preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
www.coj.net/benefits
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
02
Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
03
The budgeted annual salary for this position is $43,383.79 . This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)
04
This position is located in an office and is not a remote position.
05
If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
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Do you have two (2) years of education and/or clerical or technical accounting experience?
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)
08
Indicate the organization(s) where you gained this experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)
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Do you possess successful completion of three (3) or more semester hours of college level accounting course work from an accredited institution?
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Are you able to pass a background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services?
11
Depending upon assignment, do you understand this classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonvilles Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401)?
12
If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you dont live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
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College transcripts are required with your application. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Required Question
Employer City of Jacksonville
Address 117 W. Duval St.
Suite 100
Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx