OPS ACCOUNTANT I - 42902362

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State group insurance

457b Deferred Compensation

401(a) Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Administration, Bureau of Finance and Accounting in Tallahassee is seeking an accounting professional. A high school diploma with 1 year accounting experience or a bachelor’s in accounting, finance, or business administration qualifies you to apply.

Foreign credential evaluation may be required for non-US degrees. The role focuses on processing refund applications, updating the REV system, setting up refunds in FLAIR,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.

Responsibilities

• Process refund applications: review for completeness, update REV system, set up refunds in FLAIR, and log activity.
• Open daily mail from Revenue PO Boxes.
• Audit bank deposits for accuracy and assist as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting experience

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

High school diploma or equivalent + 1 year accounting experience

Tools

REV system

FLAIR

Job description

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on ourE-Verify Website .

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREAND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION BUREAU OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

CONTACT

Beverly Martin, [phone]

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of professional or nonprofessional accounting experience; or


• A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, or business administration.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained.Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NOTES

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for process Refund Applications. Duties to include:
  
  
  
  • Review refund applications for completeness of information.
  
  
  • Update REV system with refund information.
  
  
  • Set up refund to vendors in FLAIR
  
  
  • Update log sheet with refund applications.
  
  
  
  


• Position opens daily mail from the various Revenue PO Boxes.


• Position audits bank deposits for accuracy when needed.


• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck.

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*);


• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com ;


• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);

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.

Location

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 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

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.