FDC-ACCOUNTANT IV

Requisition No: 846852

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-ACCOUNTANT IV-70043789-CENTRAL OFFICE

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70043789

Salary: $46,163.00 Annual Rate

Posting Closing Date: 02/28/2025

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Accountant IV – 70043789

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in Finance & Accounting.

Salary: $46,163.00 Annual Rate

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent in this position is responsible for processing travel and P-Card invoices through manual processes and automated systems, WORKS, and Statewide Travel Management System (STMS). Invoices are reviewed to be in compliance with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, applicable travel/P-Card rules and procedures. Duties may include but will not be limited to the following:

• Receives, reviews and approves receipt and disbursement source documents in the computerized accounting systems. Audits invoices for accuracy, proper certification, and authorization to pay. Prepares journal transfers when necessary.
• Monitors all disbursements, journal transfers and warrants to assure proper cash management, prompt payment and investment of any excess funds.
• Maintains financial records for individual budget entities in accordance with established accounting guidelines and procedures. Monitors financial coding to ensure it is current, complete, and accurate.
• Assists with Fiscal Year End preparation in WORKS/STMS and other areas as needed.
• Assists in the modification, design, and development of procedures for the improvement of internal control and compliance with established accounting guidelines and procedures. Advise internal and external customers regarding use of the automated WORKS/STMS accounting systems. Assists with training of internal and external customers as needed.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
  • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) or more years of experience in administrative work, accounting or auditing. An associate degree can substitute for the years of experience.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks. If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge, and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.