Government Accountant – AP & GAAP Specialist

State of Florida; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Deferred comp

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Tuition waiver

Job summary

State of Florida is seeking a Professional Accountant to process vendor invoices, manage accounts payable, and support year-end activities using GAAP and MFMP.

The role requires four years of professional accounting experience and proficiency with MS Office. Benefits include retirement, health coverage, nine holidays, and tuition waivers. This position is located in Agency Headquarters.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional accounting experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.
• Experience with Florida Accounting Information Resource system.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional accounting work supporting accounts payable.
• Uses FLAIR/PALM and MFMP to maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with GAAP and state requirements.
• Reviews and processes vendor invoices, contractual payments, journal transfers, and other accounts payable transactions.
• Verifies coding, payment amounts, supporting documentation, contract terms, and compliance with payment requirements.
• Assists in maintaining the 10‑day aging spreadsheet and other internal payment trackers.

Skills

Accounting experience

MS Office

Excel

Tools

MFMP

Job description

State of Florida is seeking a Professional Accountant to process vendor invoices, manage accounts payable, and support year-end activities using GAAP and MFMP.

The role requires four years of professional accounting experience and proficiency with MS Office. Benefits include retirement, health coverage, nine holidays, and tuition waivers. This position is located in Agency Headquarters.