Senior Accountant (Finance and Accounting)

State of Florida

Tallahassee (FL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Florida Legislature, Office of Legislative Services, invites applications for a Senior Accountant (Finance and Accounting) to support the Senate’s financial operations in Tallahassee. You will administer intradistrict expense payments and provide essential financial services to legislators and staff.

The role focuses on accurate processing of financial transactions, audits, and timely reporting. A bachelor’s degree in accounting and relevant experience are required; CPA or master’s degree

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and three years of professional accounting or auditing experience; or a master’s degree in accounting can substitute for one year of the required experience.
Professional or nonprofessional accounting or auditing experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor’s degree; or any combination of this experience and up to 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college education including two courses in accounting can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Performs professional accounting duties with a primary focus on administering intradistrict expense payments.
Provides financial support to ensure accurate, timely processing of financial transactions.
Performs audits and processes expense and travel reimbursements for Legislators and their staff.
Reviews lease payments and other expenditures for Senate Districts.
Plans workloads and time utilization with Districts.

Skills

Accounting principles

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Team collaboration

Independent work

Time management

Problem solving

Record keeping

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Smartsheet

NACHA banking files

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Senior Accountant (Finance and Accounting)

Date: Aug 5, 2026

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The Florida Legislature

Office of Legislative Services

JOB TITLE

Senior Accountant (Finance and Accounting)

THE WORK YOU WILL DO

This position performs a variety of professional accounting duties with a primary focus on administering intradistrict expense payments and providing financial support. As a Senior Accountant, you will play an important role in supporting the Florida Senate by ensuring the accurate, timely, and efficient processing of financial transactions that enable Senators to serve their district effectively.

The Office of Legislative Services provides centralized administrative, management and support services to the Florida Senate, House of Representatives and other legislative offices. This position reports to the Senate Intradistrict Account (IDA) Program Manager in the Office of Finance and Accounting.

Financial Disclosure

Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., this position is required to electronically file aForm 1 –Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Creates financial records, monitors budgetary activities, and reviews status reports
Answers inquiries and provides technical assistance to Legislators and their staff on accounting and budget matters
Performs audits and processes expense and travel reimbursements for Legislators and their staff
Reviews and processes lease payments and other expenditures for Senate Districts
Plans workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives, and time utilization with Districts
Performs other related duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records
Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data
Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program
Ability to work independently and with a team
Ability to solve problems and make decisions
Ability to use tact and exercise good judgment when interacting with Legislators and staff, other agencies, and the public
Ability and desire to provide excellent customer support

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting and three years of professional accounting or auditing experience; or a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or possession of a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) Certificate can substitute for one year of the required experience.

Professional or nonprofessional accounting or auditing experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor’s degree; or any combination of this experience and up to 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college education including two courses in accounting can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor’s degree.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE