Part Time Escrow Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $25.00 - $32.00 Hourly
Location : City Hall - 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2026-07135
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description
This is Part time professional level accounting work in the maintenance of accounting and financial records. Work requires an understanding and application of the accounting and financial management theories, principles, and practices usually gained through degree granting schools, or an equivalent level of practical knowledge gained through experience. The work is covered by clearly defined policies and accounting principles and the employee is required to exercise judgment in determining how to accomplish program objectives. The work requires the use of judgment in searching for solutions or new applications within one's known experiences. Work is performed in an office environment. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer, oracle financial software and spreadsheets. The physical demands consist mainly of sitting or standing at a workstation for extended periods of time and occasionally lifting and moving light objects. The work is performed under administrative direction where the work is subject to operating plans, objectives, functional policies, and precedents, and the worker is given the freedom to determine how and when expected results are achieved. The work is reviewed in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work projects, and effectiveness in meeting requirements or expected results.
Examples of Work

• Reconciles escrow accounts, balances financial statements, accounting records, and ledgers.
• Maintain and audit financial records, accounts, ledgers, and journals.
• Prepare financial reports and analyze financial data.
• Assist with division needs relative to accounts payable, accounts receivable, monitoring of accounts, escrow accounts, permit refunds, and other financial assistance as needed.
• Analyze expenditure trends and revenue forecasts to support strategic planning.
• Assist the Operations Manager in preparing and overseeing the annual operating and non-departmental budgets.
• Monitors monthly budget expenditures and revenue data to prevent fund control issues.
• Complete special projects and assignments/duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of laws, rules and policies governing fiscal and accounting books, records, and accounts.
• Knowledge of personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and various accounting software.
• Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems.
• Skill in making and verifying mathematical calculations.
• Skill in maintaining accounting and fiscal records.
• Ability to apply accounting and auditing knowledge to work assignments.
• Ability to evaluate accounting and auditing procedures.
• Ability to analyze and audit accounting, fiscal, and reports.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply job related rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports.
• Ability to develop computer-based spreadsheets, graphs, summaries, and reports.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and various accounting related software.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Four (4) years of education and/or experience in accounting or professional level financial work.
• Successful completion of accounting course work at the college level from an accredited institution - preferred.
• One (1) year of accounting experience - preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, or business - preferred.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at 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 blackout, is required with your application. U.S. 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. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.
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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 post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's 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:
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
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11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
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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?

• Yes
• No

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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

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This position pays $25.00 - $32.00 per hour. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this hourly rate?

• Yes
• No

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This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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This is a part-time position. Are you interested in working part-time?

• Yes, I am interested in working part-time.
• Yes, I am interested in working part-time or full-time.
• I am interested in full-time employment only.

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A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting or Finance is preferred. Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university? If yes, you MUST attach a copy of your college transcripts to your application.

• Yes
• No

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Accounting course work at the college level from an accredited institution is preferred. Do you have this coursework? A copy of your college transcript with a "C" or better is required with your application.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have four (4) years of education and/or experience in accounting or professional level financial work?

• Yes, I have four (4) years of education and/or experience in accounting.
• Yes, I have four (4) years of education and/or experience in professional level financial work.
• Yes, I have four (4) years of education and/or experience in both; accounting and professional level financial work.
• No, I have LESS than four (4) years of education and/or experience in accounting or professional level financial work.

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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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One (1) year of accounting experience is preferred? Do you have this experience?

• Yes
• No

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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't 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

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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