Finance Department - Accounts Receivable

 

Department Functions & Services

The Accounts Receivable Department is the record keeper responsible for the collection and/or depository of all external and internal monies. It is the responsibility of the Accounts Receivable Department to record the monies to the appropriate accounts for the operations of the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners, St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Courts, and the St. Lucie County Utilities Department.

Other Duties Include:
1.
The auditing of various Sales Tax Reports
2.
The reconciliation of all county related bank accounts
3.
The financial record keeping of County and Clerk Retirees and LOA's (Leave of Absence) Health Insurance
4.
Receiving NSF (Non Sufficient Funds, ie: dishonored checks) payments

Department Fees for Services

Non-Sufficient Funds (dishonored check) Service Charges -
 
Amount of the check plus**:
  1. $25.00 if the face value of the check does not exceed $50.00
  2. $30.00 if the face value is over $50.00 but does not exceed $300.00
  3. $40.00 if the face value is over $300.00 but does not exceed $800.00
  4. 5% of face value if exceed $800.00

**Per Section 125.01 of the Florida Statutes

 

Finance Department - Accounts Receivable FAQs

Where do I pay my Retirees Health Insurance or LOA (Leave of Absence) premium?
Walk-ins and mailing address:
St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners
Finance Department, 2nd Floor Annex
2300 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce FL 34982


Who do I make my Health Insurance check out to?
St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners

Do I need exact change when paying in cash?
Yes - Always.

How am I to reimburse for NSF (a Non Sufficient Funds dishonored check)?
Payment for a NSF (dishonored check) plus the service fee must be paid in full in the form of a cashier's check, certified check, money order, or cash (exact change). Payments made by cashier's or certified checks, or money orders, are to be made out to: St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners.

Are there any NSF fees (charges) for a dishonored check(s)?
Non-Sufficient Funds (dishonored check) Service Charges are as follows:
Amount of the check plus**:
1. $25.00 if the face value of the check does not exceed $50.00
2. $30.00 if the face value is over $50.00 but does not exceed $300.00
3. $40.00 if the face value is over $300.00 but does not exceed $800.00
4. 5% of face value if exceed $800.00
**Per Section 125.01 of the Florida Statutes


Where do I pay my NSF (dishonored check)?
NSF checks must be paid in person at:
St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners
Finance Department, 2nd Floor Annex
2300 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce FL 34982


Who do I talk to about the amount of my Health Insurance Premium(s) and/or Health Insurance Benefits?
1. Retired or LOA St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners Employees:
Retired or LOA St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners Employees:
2. Retired or LOA St. Lucie County Clerk of Circuit Court Deputies:
Call Human Resources at (772) 462-1489