SENIOR FINANCIAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANT - 55011929

Requisition No: 864612 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SENIOR FINANCIAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANT - 55011929

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55011929 

Salary:  $47,197.51 - $61,079.13 

Posting Closing Date: 11/08/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

Cost Center 522 / Financial Services Office

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Cassie Hyatt

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Casandra.Hyatt@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,288.22 ($59,493.72/ annually)

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

Senior Financial Services Accountant - District Five / Transportation Support Office / Financial Services Office

This position supports the agency’s mission by ensuring accurate and efficient financial and administrative operations. Through effective communication, analytical skills, and attention to detail, the incumbent maintains accurate records, processes transactions, and provides quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders. By working both independently and as part of a team, this role helps ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures while meeting deadlines and supporting the overall efficiency and accountability of the agency’s operations.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. 

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development.  Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. 

Where You Will Work:

FDOT District Five

719 S Woodland Blvd

DeLand, FL 32720

Annual Salary Range:

$47,197.51 - $61,079.13

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Audit and process contract/written agreement payments, utility invoice transmittals, right of way invoices, purchasing card transactions, travel and individual reimbursement vouchers, and MyFlorida MarketPlace (MFMP) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, directives, policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles. Audit invoices for fuel purchases made with the state fuel card in accordance with contract terms. Audit travel expense reimbursements for compliance with Florida Statue 112.061 and Department guidelines. Ensure that all necessary documents, approvals, signatures and mission critical documents are obtained. Provide customer service to internal customers and conduct periodic training on travel guidelines. Audit electronic invoices processed in the MyFlorida MarketPlace (MFMP) system and reconcile each exception line prior to approval. Monitor outstanding invoices and notify requestors to ensure compliance with Florida Statute 215.422 and resolve any invoice discrepancy identified by the Department of Financial Services. Audit electronic contract invoices and review new contracts, processed in the Contract Invoice Transmittal System (CITS), for mathematical accuracy, and compliance with Florida Statutes, and Department of Financial Services and Department of Transportation policies and procedures. Audit and process purchasing card charges daily in compliance with Purchasing Card Procedure 350-030-010-f, by verifying and validating approved transactions for payment in the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system and applying credits against the same account code and category.

Maintains records of contract/supporting documents and updates payment ledgers for transactions processed on contracts. Reconcile payment ledgers against Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) encumbrance balance. Prepares and records adjusting entries as necessary. Reconciles contracts for close-out and at completion of reconciliation, provides a write-up detailing discrepancies and contractual findings to the Contract Office. Resolves contract/invoice issues and/or discrepancies with project managers. Provides assistance/training to project managers and consultants concerning the agency's invoicing procedures and invoice formats. Provides information to project managers with detailed contract payment information as requested using Department financial reporting resources.

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. Prepare voucher schedules for permanent record retention in accordance with Department of State and Department of Transportation 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 procedure. Respond to requests for voucher information from internal and external auditors and to comply with public information laws. Process all standard and electronic mail for Financial Services, 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.

Research and resolve payment inquiries from vendors and employees; effectively communicate results to requesters by email as well as by telephone; identify recurring issues and report statistical results to management.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• General office equipment. 
• Microsoft Word and Excel. 
• Office procedures and practices. 
• Basic filing practices. 
• Accounting principles, practices and procedures. 
• Accounts payable system and payment processing. 
• Contract terminology and statutory regulations. 

Skills in:

• Performing work that requires a high level of attention to detail. 
• Good customer service. 
• Auditing. 
• Organizing records, handling multiple tasks and handling interruptions. 

Ability to:

• Use General office equipment.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with customers. 
• Work in a team environment with shared tasks. 
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations. 
• Work independently and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines. 
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.   
• Analyze and interpret accounting data, applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. 
• Deal with internal and external customers in a prompt, professional and courteous manner. 
• Review documents for accuracy and completeness. 
• Work timely and accurately under pressure and handle difficult situations.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Due to the nature of this position, incumbent is required to respond to emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of professional accounting experience.  
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.  If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

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.