ACCOUNTANT III - 77070057

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health premiums

Life insurance

Holidays and paid leave

Job summary

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in Tallahassee is seeking an Accountant III to manage revenue processing and accounting duties in the Finance and Budget Office. The role involves learning and using the Florida PALM system, ensuring deposits and codes are accurate, and supporting monthly reconciliations.

Work hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST, with a state benefits package. Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance is preferred and a background in bookkeeping is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of bookkeeping, accounting, or admin support experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field can substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare revenue receipts for deposit into the State Concentration account (Wells Fargo).
• Code deposits for FLAIR; prepare FLAIR script for PALM upload.
• Deposit checks/money orders and cash; ensure proper backups accompany payments.
• Monitor Refund Approval Section in RMS and Revenue inbox; process refunds.

Skills

Accounting principles

Excel

Office Suite

Data collection

Communication

Teamwork

Record keeping

Rules & policies

Independence

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

FLAIR

PALM

Job description

Requisition No: 878223
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III - 77070057
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 77070057
Salary: $42,000.40 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 10/22/2026

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FWC Finance and Budget Office Accountant III - Career Service Position with Benefits

1875 Orange Avenue E.
Tallahassee, FL

Finance and Budget Office

Accountant III - 77070057

Tallahassee, Florida - $42,000.40 Annually

Our Organization

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.
Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.
Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit myfwc.com

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of bookkeeping, accounting, or administrative support experience.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience.

Requirements

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Not eligible for Telework.
Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application and resume. Cover letter is required and should provide information regarding any gaps in employment.

Position Overview And Responsibilities

The incumbent will be required to complete training and attain proficiency in the Florida PALM accounting system to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of this position.
This position is part of the Revenue Section and is responsible for the following:

Daily Operation

• Prepares Revenue receipts (payments) for deposit into the State Concentration account (Wells Fargo)
• Ensures adequate backup accompanies the payments to code to FLAIR appropriately.
• Ensures all checks/money order and cash are deposited.
• Codes deposits for FLAIR
• Prepares FLAIR script for upload to FLAIR/PALM.
• Monitors Refund Approval Section in RMS and Revenue email inbox for refund requests.
• Processes Refund Requests

Other Duties

• Assists in the monthly reconciliation.
• Runs prior month end FLAIR RDS reports and posts to SharePoint.
• Clearly communicate with Supervisor regarding the status of assigned duties.
• Serves as back-up as needed to support FBO.
• Responds to the public, auditors, and Commission employees regarding various revenue issues.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and other Office Suite programs.
• Ability to prepare, organize and maintain a variety of accounting records.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.

Benefits

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement. As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.

• Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly
• No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
• Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year
• 4 hours Annual Leave and 4 hours Sick Leave accrued Biweekly
• Retirement Plan Options
• State University and College Tuition Waiver Program
• On the Job Trainings
• Support for family planning, including paid maternity leave, adoption benefits, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Supportive Work Program (FSWP), and paid leave for family and medical responsibilities for eligible employees.
• Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and other reasons because we understand the importance of giving back to the community.

For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

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.