ACCOUNTANT IV - 50450060

Requisition No: 845367 

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT IV - 50450060

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 50450060 

Salary:  $42,034.46 + C.A.D. $644.80 

Posting Closing Date: 02/06/2025 

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Requisition #845367 

**ANTICIPATED VACANCY**

ACCOUNTANT IV – Accounts Payable

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS

Head Quarters, Mary Grizzle State Office Building

Largo, Pinellas County

Annual Base Salary $42,034.46, plus current CAD of $644.80 totaling $42,679.26

Paid Bi-Weekly

Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan.  Health, vision, dental, ‎disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates.  Paid vacation and ‎sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day.  Tuition waiver available for State Universities and ‎Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).‎

Education and employment history must be verifiable.  Please attach any credentials ‎you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.‎

**Other vacant positions ‎may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing ‎date.‎**

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Accounts payable experience.
• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

• Experience with Florida Accounting Information Resource system.
• Experience with My Florida Market Place.
• Experience with reviewing vendor contracts and processing payments according to the terms of the contract.
• Experience with financial statements or financial reports and making correcting journal entries.
• Two (2) years of accounting, accounts payable, professional experience in a governmental organization.
• Proficiency working with web-based accounting software.
• Proficiency conducting work-related internet research.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper and timely completion of work assignments, including multiple and complex projects.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This is professional accounting work involving the independent application of accounting and auditing concepts, principles, theory, and technical skills in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), independently performing accounting work that is specialized and requires the design and development of financial policies, procedures, and programs used by the agency including the preparation of reports and analyses in accordance with applicable standards. This position is located in the Fiscal Office and reports to the Accounting Services Administrator.  This position is responsible for various accounting duties, which may include but not limited to, accounts payable invoice processing, reconciliation and approval in FLAIR and MFMP for the department.

Essential functions/job standards

Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), preferably in a state government environment.

Ability to communicate ideas, findings and recommendations in a clear, concise manner both verbally and in writing in a timely manner.

Ability to analyze trends and to research and assimilate data from various detailed record sources for the development of analyses and reports.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with officials, employees in state agencies, and auditors.

Ability to research, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Language

English proficiency, verbal and written.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures; knowledge of accounts payable and excellent communication skills (written and verbal); excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, etc.); highly motivated and works well in a team environment; strong organizational skills.

Abilities

Ability to: prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records; analyze and interpret accounting data; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; work independently; and utilize problem-solving techniques. Ability to research, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Examples of Work May Include

• Processing of agency vendor invoices, which includes, but is not limited to, contracts, journal transfers, and reimbursements for payment in MFMP and FLAIR.
• Processes payments and reconciles various state contracts in FACTS, FLAIR and MFMP.
• Answers calls from vendors/staff concerning various questions and problems.
• Researches and provides necessary documentation for correcting entries.
• Contacts employees, Department of Financial Services auditing, facility staff and other departments to clarify issues as needed.
• Works on special research and analysis projects (including monthly review of Encumbrance Report & Reconciliation of vendor statements) as required.
• Assists in annual recording of year-end payables.
• Assists Accounting Services Administrator with various expense projections.
• Creates and updates standard operating procedures.
• Back up for Accountant III.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is in the Career Service system.

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.