Accountant II: Risk Management & Check Processing

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Financial Services in Tallahassee is seeking an Accounting Clerk responsible for in-house check production, data processing, and payment file management within the Risk Management division.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and potentially a bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin. Candidates should have strong math, data analysis, and Excel skills and be able to work independently in a structured, office-based environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of methods of data collection.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
• Skilled in using a ten-key calculator.
• Ability to analyze, review and interpret data.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• In-house check production and printing; import third party billing files.
• Exports payment files to FLAIR for printing of warrants.
• Develops and submits Central FLAIR vouchers to the Bureau of Auditing.
• Maintenance and monitoring of payment files exceptions/errors.
• Maintains payee contact information in the Risk Management Information System.
• Handles returned checks and check print special handling requests.
• Researches vendor errors identified by third party service provider.
• Performs select administrative duties within the Trust Fund Management Section.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Data collection

Mathematical calculations

Microsoft Office & Excel

Ten-key calculator

Data analysis

Effective communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Ten-key calculator

Job description

Florida Department of Financial Services in Tallahassee is seeking an Accounting Clerk responsible for in-house check production, data processing, and payment file management within the Risk Management division.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and potentially a bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin. Candidates should have strong math, data analysis, and Excel skills and be able to work independently in a structured, office-based environment.