PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT - 72002617

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida Department of Management Services is seeking a Professional Accountant for the Division of Retirement. The role requires meticulous handling of retirement contributions, revenues, and related journal entries.

You will process payments in IRIS, prepare bank deposits, and generate routine financial reports. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of GAAP, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently on complex retirement accounting tasks within an on-site

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP principles and ability to apply them in daily tasks.
• Ability to work independently on accounting processes and data.
• Strong analytical skills for pension and retirement accounting entries.
• Clear written and verbal communication for cross-team collaboration.
• Ability to gather information and document transactions accurately.
• Proficiency with a 10-key calculator and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Process retirement contributions and revenues in IRIS daily.
• Run PALM reports to update deposit numbers and prepare bank deposits.
• Prepare accounting adjustments in FLAIR and related documents.
• Generate monthly accounts receivable reports for reviews.
• Maintain accurate desktop procedures for tasks assigned.

Skills

GAAP

Independent work

Accounting analysis

Effective communication

Information gathering

10-key calculator

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

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Requisition No:885926

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT - 72002617

Professional Accountant

Division of Retirement/Business Support Services

State of Florida Department of Management Services

This is an on-site position located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

As a Professional Accountant, you will ensure all retirement contributions and other revenues are processed timely and accurately. Process all applicable checks, wires, EFT payments and journal transfers in the Integrated Retirement Information System (IRIS) daily. This includes applying the payment to the correct account and depositing the checks in the bank as needed. Process applicable revenues in the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR). Run PALM report needed to update deposit numbers in IRIS. Prepare daily bank deposits. Prepare accounting adjustments in FLAIR as needed. Prepare payment document for scanning into IRIS. Record non-sufficient funds (NSF) checks in IRIS and send correspondence to remitter. Generate monthly accounts receivable reports and send to each Bureau for review and collection. Create, adjust, cancel, or waive invoices as needed. Notify appropriate parties of completed actions. Participate in IRIS testing as needed. Ensure desktop procedures for assigned tasks are complete and accurate.

Retirement Revenue Processing:

• Ensure all retirement contributions and other revenues are processed timely and accurately. Process all applicable checks, wires, EFT payments and journal transfers in the Integrated Retirement Information System (IRIS) daily. This includes applying the payment to the correct account and depositing the checks in the bank as needed.
• Process applicable revenues in the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR).
• Run PALM report needed to update deposit numbers in IRIS.
• Prepare daily bank deposits.
• Prepare accounting adjustments in FLAIR as needed.
• Prepare payment document for scanning into IRIS.
• Record non-sufficient funds (NSF) checks in IRIS and send correspondence to remitter.
• Generate monthly accounts receivable reports and send to each Bureau for review and collection.
• Create, adjust, cancel, or waive invoices as needed. Notify appropriate parties of completed actions.
• Participate in IRIS testing as needed.
• Ensure desktop procedures for assigned tasks are complete and accurate.

Retirement Accounting Operations:

• Performs daily transfer of retirement contributions to the State Board of Administration.
• Performs detailed analyses of pension accounting entries.
• Ensures retirement revenues, disbursements and other entries are recorded accurately in the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) at the detail level.
• Performs reconciliation of retirement revenues, benefit payments, refunds, and other relevant accounting transactions.

Retirement Transfers:

• Remit federal withholding taxes for monthly and supplemental retiree payrolls and report to the Bureau of Benefit Payments.
• Calculate and process daily transfer of retirement contributions to the State Board of Administration and maintain tracking spreadsheet.

Customer Service:

• Liaise with participating agencies and resolve issues with payment of retirement contributions.
• Liaise with retirement system members to ensure successful submission of payment; including corresponding with provider companies for pre-tax direct rollovers as authorized by members and providing outstanding balances.
• Support Division of Retirement staff with accounting-related issues as needed.
• Respond to emails and phone calls timely and accurately.

Recoup Benefit Overpayments:

• Monitor benefit overpayment invoices and generate recovery letters as needed. Track and report benefit overpayments as directed.
• Work closely with the Office of General Counsel on invoices over $2,000.
• Perform other related duties or assist other areas within the Division as directed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to analyze accounting data or information.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to gather information.
• Ability to use personal computer and 10-key calculator.
• Ability to record accounting transactions accurately.
• Knowledge of processing revenue or other accounting transactions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft products, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage complex accounting processes and data systems.
• Ability to analyze processes and implement changes.
• Ability to interact professionally with management, co-workers, and customers.
• Accountability, Communication, Empowerment, Flexibility, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years accounting experience required.
• 1 year of customer service experience required.

Division of Retirement:

The mission of the Division of Retirement (division) is to deliver a high quality, innovative, and cost-effective retirement system. The division currently has 246 full-time retirement staff and manages a FY 2026-27 operating budget of $55,482,958. The division administers the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan, currently one of the largest public state retirement systems in the US with more than 1.2 million active, retired, and terminated vested members and $212.6 billion in assets. The division pays out more than $12 billion a year in retiree benefits and maintains the service history, vesting and membership status records, and collects nearly $5.9 billion annually in employer and employee contributions from more than 1,000 employers for all FRS members.

Our Organization and Mission:

Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Tom Berger and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:

DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our agency recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:
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An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job‑related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. For purposes of requesting reasonable accommodations, as mentioned above, the agency hiring authority is the DMS Human Resources office, which the candidate can reach at [phone].
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

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.

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.