MS COMPLIANCE OFFICER II - 76004950

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

Holiday pay

Health Insurance

Educational Benefits

Contributory Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) seeks an MS Compliance Officer II to review audits of licensees under IFTA and IRP, ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate reporting. The role requires policy interpretation, data analysis, and clear communication with stakeholders.

Strong accounting and auditing skills, plus experience with Word, Excel, and regulatory standards, are essential. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Skill in auditing, reviewing, or analyzing data for compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Skill in preparing and/or reviewing written reports and communicating the findings.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Advanced knowledge in accounting, bookkeeping, and fiscal practices.
• Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate financial data.
• Ability to communicate with the public in a tactful, approachable and courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Review audits of licensees and registrants under IFTA and IRP for regulatory compliance.
• Analyze audit reports, distance and fuel records, working papers and audit file contents; issue assessment notifications.
• Assist licensees and registrants with proper record keeping techniques and regulatory questions.

Skills

Auditing

Accounting principles

Data analysis

Report writing

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Requisition No:883566

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: MS COMPLIANCE OFFICER II - 76004950

Open Competitive Advertisement

To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.

The Organization

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.

Our Benefits include

• Annual and Sick Leave Package
• Nine Paid Holidays
• State Health and Life Insurance
• Educational Benefits
• Contributory Retirement Plan

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.

If you're seeking employment with a meaningful mission, opportunities for skill growth and career advancement, competitive medical and life insurance, retirement benefits, ample vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and educational assistance, consider building your career at FLHSMV!

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for reviewing audits of licensees and registrants under the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and the International Registration Plan (IRP), respectively. This involves reviewing and analyzing audit reports, distance and fuel records, working papers and audit file contents to ensure they meet compliance with regulatory requirements. Additional audit responsibilities include detailed review process and coordinating communication, issue assessment notifications to the auditee during various stages of the process. As part of our customer outreach function, this position is a resource to new and existing licensees and registrants regarding proper record keeping techniques and systems and other regulatory issues concerning IFTA and IRP.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Skill in auditing, reviewing, or analyzing data for compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Skill in preparing and/or reviewing written reports and communicating the findings.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Advanced knowledge in accounting, bookkeeping, and fiscal practices.
• Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate financial data.
• Ability to communicate with the public in a tactful, approachable and courteous manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience auditing, analyzing and verifying data or information for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Experience composing, drafting or reviewing written reports of analysis.
• Experience verbally communicating analysis performed, assessment results, recommendations, etc. to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Professional customer service experience: identify, prevent, de-escalate and manage customer service challenges that may occur.
• Experience working in and using Word, Excel, SharePoint and Outlook.

Job Related Requirements

• This position may require occasional overnight travel to attend meetings, workshops, etc.

General Information

• The state of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. All selected applicants are required to provide identification and either proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of authorization to work in the U.S. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) does not participate in employment sponsorship for work visa status (e.g., H-1B) or for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT, STEM OPT).
• Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI. Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.
• In accordance with Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, male applicants who were required to register with the Selective Service System must provide proof of registration or documentation verifying exemption status during the hiring process.
• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.
• FLHSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes.

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

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.