ACCOUNTANT IV

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The State of Florida's Department of Corrections seeks an Accountant IV for the Central Office in Finance and Accounting in Tallahassee. Responsibilities include processing invoices and receipts, maintaining AR, reviewing revenue contracts, and supporting accounting systems.

This Career Service position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of accounting experience; two years is preferred. A Level 2 background check is required and there is no telework option.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of accounting experience.
• Experience with invoices, receipts, and AR records is preferred.
• Background check for employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews invoices and receipts and enters documents into the accounting system.
• Maintains and audits accounts receivable records for accuracy.
• Reviews revenue contracts and assists with accounting systems updates.

Skills

Invoice processing

Accounts receivable

Financial data analysis

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

ADVERTISING TITLE: ACCOUNTANT IV
This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in Finance and Accounting. Requisition No: 884051
Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: ACCOUNTANT IV
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 70011535
Salary: $46,163.00 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 09/28/2026

The purpose of the Accountant IV is to ensure accurate financial management by processing invoices and receipts, maintaining and auditing accounts receivable records, developing operational recommendations, assisting with accounting systems, providing customer service, and reviewing revenue contracts.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Job Duties

• Prepares and reviews invoices, tracks receipts, and enters financial documents into the accounting system.
• Maintains and audits accounts receivable records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Develops recommendations and corrective action plans based on accounting data and audit reports and helps implement and monitor these plans.
• Assists with new and updated accounting systems and procedures.
• Provides customer service and reviews revenue contracts for entry into the accounting system.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
• Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
• Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
• Deferred Compensation
• Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

Requirements

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess at least one (1) year of experience in accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in accounting, auditing or in computer data analysis which involves accounting or auditing data analysis which involves accounting or auditing data.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

Additional Information

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.