Accountant Specialist: Financial Ops & Compliance

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance through CHP and Blue/

Dental and Vision plans

Annual and Sick Leave

10 paid holidays

One Personnel Holiday

$25,000 Life Insurance

Retirement plans with employer contrib

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition waivers for state colleges

Job summary

The State of Florida’s Commission on Offender Review seeks a Professional Accountant Specialist to manage accounting duties in the Administration section. The role involves tracking expenditures, processing invoices, and ensuring compliance with state regulations and audit requirements.

The incumbent will also administer STMS, Suncom, and WEX systems, and coordinate year-end activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience creating spreadsheets in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in the accounting field.

Responsibilities

• Independently apply a variety of accounting skills in performing duties; serve as liaison for accounting matters.
• Track expenditures and prepare expense reports in compliance with regulations.
• Process invoices daily, verify budget, encumbrances, and accuracy in Ariba on Demand; attach required documentation for audit review.
• Act as STMS Administrator and approve all authorizations, advances and reimbursements; provide training.
• Monitor vouchers and complete journal transfers/contract payments with proper approvals.
• Correspond with vendors on Accounts Payable issues and review monthly statements.
• Monitor Encumbrance Reports, AOD Reports and Purchase Orders; resolve outstanding items.
• Participate in year-end activities for certified forward and budget setup for the new year.
• Provide backup support and participate in inter-agency work groups; perform other related duties.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

FLAIR

STMS

FACTS

Suncom

WEX

FL Palm

Job description

The State of Florida’s Commission on Offender Review seeks a Professional Accountant Specialist to manage accounting duties in the Administration section. The role involves tracking expenditures, processing invoices, and ensuring compliance with state regulations and audit requirements.

The incumbent will also administer STMS, Suncom, and WEX systems, and coordinate year-end activities.