ACCOUNTANT III

Requisition No: 846086 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60037108 

Salary:  Salary: $38,758.72 (Salary will be determined based on experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 02/18/2025 

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ACCOUNTANT III

Position Number: 60037108

Salary: $38,758.72 (Salary will be determined based on experience)

This is not a telework position.

This is professional accounting work involving independent application of a variety of accounting skills to a phase of an agency's accounting program.  Must have at least two years experience in auditing and invoice processing; and two years of experience creating Excel spreadsheets and analyzing data reports.  

• Maintains the general account ledger of an agency with the responsibility for handling a wide variety of funds or maintains subsidiary ledgers.
• Maintains controls and performs balancing operations on a large number of accounting activities.
• Prepares in-depth fiscal analysis.
• Assists in budget preparation.
• Conducts special studies and makes recommendations.
• Analyzes accounting functions to determine their legality, propriety, and effectiveness.
• Recommends changes to accounting procedures and assists in the development of new accounting procedures.
• Audit vendor invoices and/or employee reimbursements for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, directives, policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Audit and process payments timely through the appropriate financial system; Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) and MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP).
• Research and resolve payment inquiries from vendors and employees; effectively communicate results to requestors by email as well as by telephone; identify recurring issues and report statistical results to management; conduct training as needed on proper invoice submission.
• Reconcile the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) payment voucher schedules to the pending vendor invoices, identify the sampled vouchers required for auditing by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and prepare voucher schedules and supporting documentation for submission to DFS.
• Process standard and electronic mail which includes date stamping of all invoices and other documents received. Analyze payment documents to determine transaction date as defined by Section 215.422 F.S. Sort invoices in accordance with office requirements and stage them in the unpaid invoice file.
• Prepare voucher schedules for permanent record retention in accordance with Department of State and Department of Children and Families policies. Scan, index, and convert payment documents to required electronic format for storage and retrieval. Maintain files in a current and accurate condition. Archive prior year files and maintain record retention documents in accordance with procedures. Respond to requests for voucher information from internal and external auditors and to comply with public information laws.
• Assists with research and/or training to ensure adherence to internal control procedures, and accounting standards.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and reports.
• Ability to design and implement accounting systems.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to use automated accounting systems, personal computers, and general office equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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. 

Salary : $38,759