State of Florida
Location
Tallahassee, FL | United States
Job description
Requisition No: 824003
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: SENIOR PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT - 42000733
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42000733
Salary: $52,000.00 - $54,000.18
Posting Closing Date: 03/11/2024
Total Compensation Estimator
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
BUREAU OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
***STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM OPPORTUNITY—
ONLY CURRENT STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM
EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***
CONTACT:
Magalis Cintron Lopez, 850-617-7229
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting and one (1) year of professional accounting or auditing experience; or
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a business major and 24 semester hours of upper-level accounting coursework; or
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting.
***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employee is expected to work overtime as required.
NOTES:
Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
JOB DUTIES:
Audits and prepares journal vouchers for payment of department invoices. This process includes verifying the existence of appropriate documentation, signatures, and account codes before processing through FLAIR.
Works with management to motivate and train employees in the proper application of procedures to be used in conjunction with the level of work being performed.
Assists the Accounting Services Administrator in the assignment of various projects, outlines the specifications of assigned projects, maintains comprehensive oversight of work performed and reviews the final work documentations.
Works with management in analyzing and reviewing Planning Accounting and Ledger Management (PALMS) business processes.
Performs complex reconciliations of agency account balances to statewide accounting records. This requires an advanced analytical aptitude as well as the ability to use spreadsheet and database applications to efficiently analyze large amounts of accounting data.
Processes all payments with correct journal transaction date to assure compliance with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes-Prompt Payment Law.
Records into FLAIR encumbrances of office and field purchase orders; reconciles office and field purchase orders monthly.
Prepares special reports that enable the department to manage appropriations and projects more efficiently. To tailor reporting to department’s needs, this position requires both extensive accounting expertise and dedication to the Division of Administration customer service initiative.
Responsible for accurate and timely processing of the department’s fuel bill, settlement agreements, monthly and quarterly lease payments, and FLEET charges. Also, assists with processing P-Card as needed.
Processes correct journal entries for expense vouchers returned by the State Comptroller to ensure correct department accounting records. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
For a complete list of benefits, visit .
For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”
SPECIAL NOTES:
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.
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