Salary: $72,400.00 - $89,000.00 Annually
Location : Fort Myers, FL
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 07679OB
Department: Solid Waste
Opening Date: 10/03/2025
Closing Date: 10/12/ :59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Description This is a highly responsible, professional position overseeing some of the financial activities of the Solid Waste Department. The successful candidate will serve as a fiscal advisor to the Fiscal Manager and/or Operations Manager, using strong analytical skills and a high level of accuracy.
Responsibilities include management departmental contracts, oversee capital improvement programs (CIP), assist with budgeting, ensure compliance with departmental fiscal procedures, and assist with scale house fiscal processes. This position also involves preparing reports, evaluating staff, and supporting leadership with financial decisions.
Duties and Responsibilities Financial Oversight: - Serve as fiscal advisor to the Fiscal Manager and Operations Manager.
- Assist with preparation of the annual operating budget and departmental rate studies.
- Review and monitor budget performance; recommend budget amendments.
- Prepare financial reports for various levels of management.
Contracts & Capital Improvements: - Manage all Solid Waste contracts.
- Oversee all aspects of the Capital Improvement Programs (CIP).
- Coordinate with Clerk Finance to establish new assets for CIP projects.
Asset Management: - Track and reconcile fixed assets annually.
- Monitor new, modified, or disposed assets.
Scale House Operations: - Work closely with Lee and Hendry scale house attendants.
- Maintain databases and review incoming tickets for accuracy.
- Provide training and guidance as needed.
- Oversee and update policies and procedures related to scale houses.
Staff & Administrative Support: - Participate in hiring by interviewing applicants and providing recommendations to senior management.
- Provide input for Fiscal staff performance evaluations.
- Serve as backup for the Fiscal Manager during absences.
Procurement & Compliance: - Process purchase orders and journal entries.
- Use County credit card as needed.
- Verify contract compliance for all invoices.
- Audit fiscal activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Meetings & Reporting: - Attend various meetings as required.
- Provide guidance to the management team on fiscal matters.
- Offer insight into county-wide fiscal issues.
Education, Experience, Licensing Minimum Qualifications: Education & Experience: - Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
- One (1) year of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field.
Licensing: - Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Skills & Experience: - Proficiency with:
- Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel: pivot tables and charts)
- JD Edwards E1
- OnBase
- Adobe Pro
- Crystal Reports, MS Report Builder , or similar reporting/query tools
- Smartsheet
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prepare clear, concise reports for multiple audiences
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Supplemental Information Work Schedule: - Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (or as needed)
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.
Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.
Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.
Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.
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Health Benefits: • Medical Insurance
• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
• Short-Term Disability
• Sick Leave Pool
• Flu vaccinations
• Wellness Programs
Financial Benefits: • Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Two Retirement Plan Options:
1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Financial Savings/Management Programs
• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
• Employee Leave Benefits
• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
• Family and Medical Leave
• Military Family & Medical Leave
• Educational Leave
Employee Assistance Program Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.
United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program) Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.
Educational Assistance Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?
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Do you have one (1) year of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)
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Which of the following software programs are you proficient in? (Check all that apply)
- Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and chart building)
- Microsoft Word
- JD Edwards E1
- OnBase
- Adobe Pro
- Crystal Reports
- MS Report Builder
- Smartsheet
- None of the above
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Have you ever managed or assisted with Capital Improvement Programs (CIP)? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)
Required Question
