ACCOUNTANT IV - 37021036

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

State Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Waivers

Total Compensation Tool

Job summary

The State of Florida seeks an Accountant IV in Tallahassee to perform GAAP-based accounting for the Resilient Florida Grant Program within the Disbursement Management Unit. Responsibilities include auditing, pre-audit processing, and reconciling financial data across various accounts and reports.

Responsibilities involve ensuring documentation, adherence to state policies, and providing timely financial information.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships.
• Ability to gather, interpret, report, and edit information.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in a fiscal environment.
• Ability to compile, review, and reconcile financial data for accuracy and compliance.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Audit and process accounts payable/receivable in line with policies.
• Handle pre-audit and payment processing of expenditures.
• Verify account codes, documentation, authorizations, and justifications.
• Communicate with DEP personnel and vendors to resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure vouchers are posted and provide documentation for audits.
• Record entries in the State’s financial management system to correct errors.
• Conduct quality audits on paid vouchers and maintain documentation.
• Perform routine compliance reviews of department transactions.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Effective Communication

Working Relationships

Information Compilation

Attention to Detail

Prioritize and Multitask

Laws and Regulations

Policy

Computer Applications

Filing/Recordkeeping

GAAP

Data Collection

Accounting Systems

Job description

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Requisition No:883996

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT IV - 37021036

Position Number:37021036

Salary: This position is hiring at $44,775.00 per year.

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities

This Accountant IV position is in the Disbursement Management Unit of the Bureau of Finance and Accounting, under the Division of Administrative Services. Responsible for finance and accounting work for the Resilient Florida Grant Program. This includes working with Agency’s financial and accounting records applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Audits and processes accounts payable and/or receivable and related paperwork in compliance with state and Agency policies and procedures and performs related research to resolve discrepancies as required. Codes and inputs financial data using specialized accounting software and databases. Maintains Program financial files, spreadsheets, and logs. Audits financial transactions ensuring accuracy and compliance. Performs routine accounting reconciliations and monitors accounts. Compiles information and prepares standard financial reports. Provides assistance and responds to routine accounting/financial questions

This position:

• May audit and process accounts payable and/or receivable and related paperwork in compliance with state and Agency policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the pre-audit and payment processing of expenditures relating to purchases made by the department which include, recurring charges, reimbursements, purchasing card transactions and other payment requests submitted.
• Pre-audit includes verification of account codes, supporting documentation, authorization signatures, necessary justifications, vendor Information, mathematical accuracy of amounts, and review of required reports. Monitor for compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422 F.S.
• Must communicate verbally and in writing with DEP personnel and/or vendors to provide assistance with questions and resolve any discrepancies found during any part of the pre-audit process.
• Ensure that vouchers have been posted awaiting warrants or confirmations and provide any documentation requested for audit. On an as needed basis request duplicate warrants, cancel warrants, and request copies of warrants.
• Assist with the researching of financial transactions and correcting errors by recording applicable entries in State’s financial management system, as needed.
• Perform quality audits to ensure that all necessary documentation for paid vouchers is present in the document management system.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and/or yearly compliance reviews of department transactions to verify compliance with the Florida Chief Financial Officer’s rules and regulations, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, Department policy and procedures, Department of Management Services rules and regulations and State’s financial management system requirements. Communicate any discrepancies found with applicable staff.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective Communication- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Working Relationships- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Information Compilation- Ability to gather, interpret, report, and/or edit information.
• Attention to Detail-Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment.
• Prioritize and Multitask- Ability to compile, review, and reconcile financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Laws, Rules& Regulations- Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Policy- Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
• Computer Application Knowledge- Knowledge of applicable computer applications and basic computer functions.
• Filing/Recordkeeping- Ability to maintain accurate records and retrieve files from active or archive sources. Basic filing practices to include numeric and alphabetic systems.
• Fiscal/ Accounting Technology- Knowledge of electronic data processing as it applies to fiscal and accounting activities.
• Accounting Principles- Ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Data Collec6ion- Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of financial data collection and repost preparation.
• Accounting Systems- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.

Minimum Qualifications

At least four years of verifiable related experience in accounting or governmental accounting. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.

Position of Special Trust Requirement

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Pay

This position is hiring at $44,775.00 per year.

Our Organization and Mission

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );
• Tuition waivers;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Special Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:
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An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at [phone]. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.