ACCOUNTANT III - 73003361

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Tuition waivers

Paid sick leave

Paid personal leave

10 paid holidays annually

Retirement savings

Vision and dental insurance

Job summary

The Florida Department of Revenue is seeking an Accountant III in Tallahassee to manage disbursement office functions, ensuring compliance with the Prompt Payment Law and related statutes. This role handles invoices, P-Card approvals, and monthly vendor reconciliations to maintain accurate audit trails.

The position requires accounting experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with opportunities to contribute to a robust benefits program and professional growth within a state agency.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional or non-professional accounting experience.
• Two years of experience working in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• A bachelor’s degree or an associate’s degree with accounting coursework can substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices timely and accurately for purchases and leases via FLAIR and Ariba on Demand.
• Approve daily P-Card charges and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of vendor encumbrances and maintain audit trails.

Skills

Accounting experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Associate’s degree with accounting courses + 1 year experience

Tools

FLAIR

Ariba on Demand

WORKS system

Job description

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Requisition No:884365

Agency: Department of Revenue

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III - 73003361

Position Number:73003361

Salary: $39,999.96 - $44,000.04 / annually

If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals, businesses and families across the state, the Florida Department of Revenue invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team.We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and providingemployment opportunities to veterans and individuals who have a disability.To lear n more about the Department of Revenue’s excellent array of benefits, including career training, tuition waivers, paid vacations, insurance, and retirement programs, visit our website .

JOB SUMMARY:

This position involves professional accounting work associated with the disbursement office functions pertaining to the operational accounts for the agency, ensuring compliance with the Prompt Payment Law, 215.422, F.S.; as well as other applicable Florida Statutes related to Department of Financial Services (DFS) rules and regulations and Department of Revenue (DOR) policies and procedures.

• Process invoices timely and accurately for commodities/services for assigned Purchase Orders/DMS Invoices Private and DMS leases through FLAIR and the Ariba on Demand for a program area. Ensure payments are processed in accordance with Florida Statutes, Purchase Order/Contract requirements, DFS rules and regulations, and DOR policies and procedures.
• Approve daily Purchasing Card (P-Card) charges through the “WORKS’ system; review transactions ensuring compliance to DOR’s Purchasing Card Guide procedures, DFS rules, and operational accounting procedures. Responsible for working with purchasing card approvers to resolve issues related to P-Card charges.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of vendor encumbrances in accordance with operational accounting procedures. Ensure all supporting documentation required for a complete and accurate audit trail of all payments and/or adjustments is maintained.
• Responsible for maintaining desk files and general office files in accordance with standard office procedures.
• Responsible for working closely with program staff and vendors to ensure payments are processed timely and accurately and to resolve issues involving purchase orders, contracts, invoices, encumbrances, requisitions, etc.
• Process certified forward reviews and transactions relative to fiscal year end obligations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years of professional or non-professional accounting experience. *
• Two years of experience working in the Microsoft Office Suite.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

• * A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting or related fields can substitute on a year-for-year basis; or an associate’s degree on a year-for-year basis with at least 1 accounting course and 1 year of professional or non-professional accounting experience.

PREFERENCES:

• One year or more of accounts payable experience.
• One year or more of experience interpreting laws, rules, policy, or procedures.
• One year or more experience using any accounting system.

SPECIAL NOTES:

• This position is located in Tallahassee, FL.
• This position is not eligible for telework.
• Each field on the application [name of employer, employer address, dates of employment, supervisor name and phone number, reason for leaving, etc.] must be completed.
• If using education as a substitute, you must submit college transcripts with your application.

SALARY: $39,999.96 - $44,000.04.

BENEFITS: Benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance, life insurance, tuition waivers, paid sick and personal leave, paid parental leave, 10 paid holidays annually, retirement savings, and vision and dental insurance.

SCREENING DISCLAIMER: Your responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by skills and/or experiences you stated on your candidate profile and/or resume.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) DISCLAIMER: In assessing job applicants, the Department of Revenue values authenticity, independent thought, and accuracy in applicants’ responses. Therefore, applicants should not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in any manner with skills verification tests, online assessments, production of required work samples, or during the interview process. Applicants who submit or provide AI generated or AI assisted responses may be disqualified from consideration.

SKILLS VERIFICATION TEST OR ONLINE SKILLS ASSESSMENT: If you meet the minimum job requirements, we might require you to take a skills verification test or an online skills assessment to be considered for an interview.

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: You will be required to undergo a National Level-2 criminal background check which requires you to provide your fingerprints.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Revenue does not hire individuals who require H-1B visa sponsorship to work in the United States. Candidates who require H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered for this position.

Candidates who require participation in the STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT) program must possess a qualifying STEM degree that is directly related to the duties of this position, in accordance with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations.

REMINDER: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hireor promotionunless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at http://www.sss.gov .

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.