FINANCIAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANT - 55011635

State of Florida; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver

Training opportunities

EAP

Job summary

The Florida Department of Transportation, District One Financial Services Office in Bartow, seeks a Financial Services Accountant to perform professional accounting work including auditing, invoicing and vouchering for payment. This full-time position requires attention to detail and knowledge of accounts payable processes within a state government framework.

The successful candidate will maintain records, respond to auditors, and support travel reimbursements while upholding public records

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent and one year of professional business work experience are required.
• Experience with auditing or accounts payable is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a team environment are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare voucher schedules for permanent record retention.
• Process invoices and stage them in the unpaid file.
• Reconcile FLARE payment voucher schedules and assist DFS audits.
• Audit travel reimbursements for compliance with state statutes and department guidelines.
• Provide customer service and training on travel guidelines.

Skills

Auditing

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Requisition No: 882475

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: FINANCIAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANT - 55011635

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55011635

Salary: $41,966.01 - $54,308.95

Posting Closing Date: 09/01/2026

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Job Posting Description

122 / FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFICE

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Kasmin Williams

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2506

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [e-mail]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $1614.08 - $2088.81 /biweekly range / $41,966.01 - $54,308.95 /annual range

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do

Financial Services Accountant / Transportation Support / Financial Services

This position will perform professional accounting work that requires auditing, accounting, and computer skills for processing invoices for payment. The main responsibilities include invoice intake, auditing both contracts and non-contract invoices, as well as performing essential vouchering functions. This position is vital to ensure that we fulfill the agency's mission.

The Difference You Will Make

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How You Will Grow

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where You Will Work

Florida Department of Transportation

District One Financial Services Office

801 N. Broadway Avenue

Bartow, FL 33830

Annual Salary Range

$41,966.01 - $54,308.95

Your Specific Responsibilities

Prepare voucher schedules for permanent record retention in accordance with Department of State and Department of Transportation policies. Scan, index and convert payment documents to required electronic format for storage and retrieval. Maintain files in a current and accurate condition. Archive prior year files and maintain record retention documents in accordance with procedure. Respond to requests for voucher information from internal and external auditors and to comply with public information laws.

Process all standard and electronic mail for Financial Services which includes date stamping of all invoices and other documents received. Analyze payment documents to determine transaction date as defined by Section 215.422 F.S. Sort invoices in accordance with office requirements and stage them in the unpaid invoice file.

Reconcile the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) payment voucher schedules to the pending vendor invoices. Identify the sampled vouchers required for auditing by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and prepare voucher schedules and supporting documentation for submission to DFS.

Audit travel expense reimbursements for compliance with Florida Statue 112.061 and Department guidelines. Ensure that all necessary documents, approvals, signatures and mission critical documents are obtained. Provide customer service to internal customers and conduct periodic training on travel guidelines.

Audit payment documents including utility invoice transmittals, right of way invoices, purchasing card transactions, travel and individual reimbursement vouchers, and MyFlorida MarketPlace (MFMP) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, directives, policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles.

Secure, transmit and deposit receipts to the Cashier’s Office using the Receipt Processing System (RPS) and according to departmental guidelines.

Review the monthly Outstanding Warrant Report and analyze warrant status to ensure department funds are not transferred to the Department of Financial Services Unclaimed Property. Contact the affected office and follow up on outstanding warrants, if necessary. Generate and review the monthly Duplicate Payment Report for possible duplicate payments. Contact the project manager to advise of any duplicate payment and to request refund from vendor.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge Of

• Accounting principles, practices and procedures;
• Accounts payable system and payment processing;
• Microsoft Word and Excel;

Skills In

• Performing work that requires a high level of attention to detail;
• Auditing;

Ability To

• Organize and file materials;
• Research unidentifiable invoices/documents;
• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Establish and maintain working relationships with customers;
• Work in a team environment with shared tasks;
• Work independently and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Other Job-Related Requirements

• Responding and adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215.422, Florida Statutes (FS), related to State Comptroller's rules and Department of Transportation (DOT) invoice processing and warrant distribution. Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve on the Transportation Emergency Management Team.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and one year of professional business work experience. An associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required work experience.

The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.

If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Aff…

In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities…

In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities:

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.

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.