ACCOUNTANT IV - 77000498

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; Tallahassee, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Nine paid state holidays

Life insurance

Tuition waiver program

On the job trainings

Retirement plan options

Paid administrative leave

Job summary

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission offers a rewarding Accountant IV position in Tallahassee, focusing on auditing, disbursement processing, and regulatory compliance within the Finance and Budget Office. This state government role provides a stable career path and comprehensive benefits.

The incumbent will ensure timely payments, accurate accounting in FLAIR, and adherence to Florida statutes, using strong Excel and accounting-system skills to support agency finances.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in accounting or financial management, one (1) of which must have been in financial account management, auditing, or account reconciliation.
• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited college or university, and one (1) year of professional experience in financial account management, auditing, or account reconciliation can substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs lead accounting work by screening unencumbered invoices, not limited to a specific type, to check for accuracy and completeness. Determine transaction dates and invoices that require immediate payments.
• Invoices are audited and reviewed for mathematical calculations, vendor identification numbers and correctness of remittance information, accounting codes, authorizations, and all required signatures.
• Accurately inputs disbursements into FLAIR/system(s) within five days of receipt in accounting office.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the Florida Statutes, comptroller rules, and internal procedures that pertains to the auditing and processing of disbursements.
• Enter, review and maintain encumbrances for contract payments in FLAIR.
• Process monthly unencumbered invoices as assigned and log amount on pay logs.
• Monitor daily vouchers in FLAIR and communicates with Voucher Section on pending voucher schedules to ensure that DFS has received vouchers to ensure the agency's Prompt Pay Compliance is satisfied.

Skills

Accounting principles

Auditing

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Financial management

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

FLAIR system

Florida PALM

Job description

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Requisition No:884151

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Accountant IV – Career Service Position with Benefits

$45,000 annually

1875 Orange Avenue E.

Finance and Budget Office

Tallahassee, Florida- $45,000.00 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.

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 our website for more information: MyFWC.com

Minimum Qualifications:

Three (3) years of experience in accounting or financial management, one (1) of which must have beeninfinancial account management, auditing, or account reconciliation, or

Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited college or university, and one (1) year of professional experience in financial account management, auditing, or account reconciliation 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 required and should provide information regarding any gaps in employment.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities will relate to auditing and reconciling expenditures in the Unencumbered Unit.

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.

• Performs lead accounting work by screening unencumbered invoices, not limited to a specific type, to check for accuracy and completeness. Determine transaction dates and invoices that require immediate payments.
• Invoices are audited and reviewed for mathematical calculations, vendor identification numbers and correctness of remittance information, accounting codes, authorizations, and all required signatures.
• Accurately inputs disbursements into FLAIR/ system(s) within five days of receipt in accounting office.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the Florida Statutes, comptroller rules, and internal procedures that pertains to the auditing and processing of disbursements.
• Enter, review and maintain encumbrances for contract payments in FLAIR.
• Process monthly unencumbered invoices as assigned and log amount on pay logs.
• Correspond with Financial Management section to process necessary adjustments.
• Correspond with Regions/Divisions regarding unencumbered invoices.
• Notify appropriate personnel of additions, deletions, and errors in the Vendor Files.
• Research inquiries and respond to vendors, staff, and other state agency personnel within the assigned time frame.
• Use immediate reports function in FLAIR, RDS reports and MRE reports in Web focus in order to document reason for corrections.
• Inform the supervisor in a timely manner of issues that may become a potential problem..
• Accurately processes expenditure corrections as required to correct voucher errors using transactions 51, 58 and.
• Serve as a backup for unencumbered section as needed during periods of backlog.
• Monitors daily vouchers in FLAIR and communicates with Voucher Section on pending voucher schedules to ensure that DFS has received vouchers to ensure the agency's Prompt Pay Compliance is satisfied.
• Reviews Department of Financial Services invoice/voucher returns and make recommendations for corrective actions by the third business day for items still pending.
• Confirm with FBO staff status of pending issues to ensure timely response to DFS.
• Determine areas of improvement and repeat offenders of errors for recommended training needs. Make recommendations and assist in the implementation of the changes.
• Review daily disbursement vouchers for accuracy prior to submission to the voucher section.
• Reviews all daily audited vouchers for required documentation prior to submission.
• Communicate both verbal and written to assist Commission personnel, other state agency employees, and the public with any information pertaining to the payment of disbursements.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, methods of reviewing and analyzing financial data, and basic management principles and practices
• Knowledge of Florida Reference Guide to State Expenditures
• Ability to assess budgetary needs and formulate policies and procedures
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities; to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations; and to document work and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments; to communicate in writing and verbal effectively; to work independently, to solve problems and make decisions; and, to establish and maintain effective working relationships with otherS
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat

Why should I apply?

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.

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.

Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307

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.