ACCOUNTANT III - 79010263

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid annual leave

Life insurance

Tuition waiver program

Job summary

The State of Florida, Department/Agency unspecified in the ad, seeks an Accountant III to perform a range of accounting duties in Disbursements. You will audit FLAIR data entries, review payments for statutory compliance, and approve voucher payments with attention to accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities include daily transaction analysis, process improvement recommendations, and researching encumbrances at year end.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, plus two years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel/Word) and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret accounting reports and apply accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Audit FLAIR data code entries and review payments for compliance.
• Audit and approve voucher payments in accordance with statutes.
• Analyze daily transactions for compliance and recommend improvements.
• Research outstanding encumbrances at fiscal year-end and coordinate with staff.
• Resolve accounts payable issues with internal and external customers.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Accounting knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years’ professional accounting experience

Tools

FLAIR

MFMP

STMS

Works

Job description

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on ourE-Verify Website .

Requisition No:882697

Agency: Business and Professional Regulation

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III - 79010263

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Position Number: 79010263

** Anticipated Vancancy**

*OPEN COMPETITIVE*

Our Organization and Mission

License efficiently. Regulate fairly. Florida counts on DBPR to ensure a lot of important matters are handled well. They range from the safety of food service to the integrity of real estate transactions to the transparency of condominium governance, and of course, the qualifications of licensure that ensure work requiring a skilled professional is performed safely and sufficiently.Our stakeholders include these professionals and their customers alike.

Under the direction of Secretary Melanie S. Griffin, the agency oversees many of Florida’s professions and industries in the areas above, and many more which can be seen on our website:http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/.

The Work You Will Do

This is a professional accounting position in the Bureau of Finance and Accounting responsible for performing a wide variety of accounting functions in the Disbursements section. This position is responsible for auditing FLAIR data code entries, reviewing all payments for compliance with Florida Statutes, and auditing and approving voucher payments. The incumbent in this position is responsible for analyzing daily transactions for compliance with rules and regulations to include process improvement recommendations to Disbursements section management. The incumbent will also research outstanding obligations for the certification process of encumbrances at the close of the fiscal year.Due to the interaction with agency personnel and vendors by telephone, written correspondence, or in person to resolve any discrepancies detected in payment transactions, the incumbent must have proven exemplary customer service skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Smart device and cell phone invoices (Verizon, T-Mobile, etc.)
• Wright Express (WEX) invoices
• Journal Transfers to other state agencies
• Special category payments - Real Estate Recovery claims, Construction Recovery claims, etc.
• Process travel reimbursements in STMS, PCard charges in Works, and vendor invoices in MFMP as invoice manager
• Works with internal and external customers to resolve Accounts Payable issues
• Research vendors' outstanding payment inquiries and monthly vendor statements
• Perform other related duties as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficient in MS Office software including Excel and Word. Understanding of FLAIR disbursement transactions and the ability to interpret FLAIR Schedule of Allotment Balance reports. Knowledge of the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS) and PCard Works and ability to use STMS and Works in Accounts Payable section. Ability to apply accounting standards as needed. Knowledge of MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and the ability to use MFMP in the accounts payable section. Ability to work independently and in a team context. Strong written and oral communication, proficient use of technical accounting terminology, analytical, comprehension and organization skills. Ability to plan and coordinate work, solve problems and provide written management recommendations. Knowledge of Florida Statute 215.42 and the ability to apply rule and statute

Incumbent should possess the following:

• High school diploma or GED; and
• Two years’ professional accounting experience; or
• Professional or nonprofessional experience accounting experience or any combination

Preferred

• Experience with FLAIR, MFMP, STMS, Works

***Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application. ***

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• State of Florida retirement package; 3% employee contribution required.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
• The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
• Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.

NOTE: This position requires a security background check and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth to conduct this background check.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at [phone]. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

SPECIAL REMINDERS

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless 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 .

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending on the date of your retirement.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation values the sacrifices veterans and their family members have given to our country and support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

A candidate for veterans’ preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, Florida Administrative Code with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Veterans’ Affairs Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL 33778. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email address is [e-mail] .

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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.

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.