ACCOUNTANT IV - 37002313 1

Requisition No: 862233 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT IV - 37002313 1

Position Number: 37002313 

Salary:  $3,731.25 month/$44,775 annual 

Posting Closing Date: 10/19/2025 

Accountant IV (37002313)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Osprey, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

District 4  is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an Administrative IV position, as a member of the district team. The applicant must possess good customer service, computer, and administrative skills.  The incumbent must be able to multi-task working with a high-volume workload.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply. 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Designs, implements and maintains accounting a budgeting records and procedures for District and District parks.

Maintains an accounting system(s) for Operating and Fixed Capital Outlay (FCO) budget categories for all units within District 4.

Maintains records of all expenditures and balances.

Tracking budgets using FLAIR, PPMTS, Quicken and EXCEL spreadsheets.

Tracks and audits FCO work project expenditures through PPMTS and maintains PPMTS database.

Compiles and submits FEMA cost reporting and assists parks with required document submissions.

Prepares reports to accurately reflect expenditures, projects, surpluses, deficits, and allocation adjustments for the District.

Provides instruction and support to parks, including, but not limited to FLAIR, MFMP. PPMTS, etc. regarding accounting/budget necessary to maintain budget financial integrity of the FPS budget. 

Prepares journal transfers, FLAIR corrections.

Audits expenditures.

Makes recommendations regarding accounting/budgeting changes necessary to maintain budget.

Ensures all vendors are paid in accordance with F.S. 215.422.

Prepares and review PEAS reports.

Monitors and audits purchasing card transactions in the WORKS system. 

Assists district staff with purchasing card transactions and submissions.

Researches vendor invoices for discrepancies.

Assist parks with P-Card, MFMP, e-quotes and other purchasing methods.

Serves as purchaser for the District office.

Prepares various reports for district office (energy report, budget reports, etc.)

Reviews park reconciliations for accuracy and reports any discrepancies.

OTHER – Performs other related duties as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment required for the position:  Knowledge of:  accounting principles, practices and procedures; methods of data collection-sorting and tracking district operations and practices.  Ability to: prepare financial statements and reports; design and implement accounting systems, prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records; analyze and interpret accounting date; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program; plan organize and coordinate work assignment; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; work independently, utilize problem solving techniques, ability to multitask with a high-volume workload, maintain a valid drivers’ license.  Skill in:  Computer usage including Quicken and EXCEL.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License

Pay:

$3,731.25  month/$44,775.00 annual

Our Organization and Mission: 

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s leading agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

            District 4 Administration 

            1843 S. Tamiami Trail

            Osprey, FL 34229

             Located in Oscar Scherer State Park

Oscar Scherer State Park is located in mid-Sarasota County.  This urban setting is located close to gulf beaches and downtown Venice.  Aside from the recreational opportunities, many cultural sites are within close distances. This park covers approximately 1,400 acres and consists of 106 campsites, youth area camping, 15 miles of trails, a tidal estuary, creek and a swimming lake.  The park contains one of the last strongholds of scrub habitat within Sarasota County with many endemic species such as the Florida Scrub Jay, Gopher Frog and Indigo Snake. Working hours 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday  

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:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Tuition waivers.
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Special Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.