Requisition No: 840078 

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT IV - 48008054

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48008054 

Salary:  $41,108.34 - $48,608.34 

Posting Closing Date: 11/07/2024 

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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

Accountant IV (Career Service)

Position Number 48008054

Department: Comptroller’s

Who are we?

FSDB is a state public school available at no cost to eligible pre-K and K-12 students who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired or deafblind, including boarding and transportation services. FSDB is nationally recognized for its comprehensive educational services, designed for the unique communication and accessibility needs of students. FSDB also provides educational outreach programs for children ages 0-5 and their families. The FSDB experience provides students with the edge to do more, be more, and achieve more.

How you will make an impact

This is a confidential accounting position that reports directly to the Comptroller of FSDB in all matters related, but not limited to, travel reimbursements, purchasing cards and disbursement invoices.

• Having knowledge of and following GAAS and GAAP, independently audits all travel reimbursement vouchers, travel related disbursement, accounts payable invoices and all other types of disbursement invoices, as assigned, for compliance with state statutes, CFO/Department of Financial Services rules and proper organizational funding codes for FLAIR/PALM/STMS, MyFloridaMarketPlace and/or BOA Works, as required. Processes for payment through data entry and reconciles/balances FLAIR/PALM/STMS and/or MyFloridaMarketPlace reports, as required. Maintains Purchase Order and Encumbrance records for disbursements in FLAIR/PALM, as required. Updates the Encumbrance Subsidiary Ledger, as required.  Audits various types of disbursements invoices and contracts for compliance with state statutes, Dept. of Financial Services Rules, and proper coding for FLAIR/PALM, MyFloridaMarketPlace, and/or BOA Works as required. Processes for payment through data entry and reconciles/balances FLAIR/PALM/STMS, MyFloridaMarketPlace, and/or BOA Works reports, as required.  Communicates with vendors and Purchasing Department/FSDB Staff to resolve discrepancies and disputes.  Reconciles vendor statements and resolves discrepancies.  Reconciles purchase orders with FLAIR/PALM and/or MyFloridaMarketPlace, as required, and the Budgets & Grants Office.  Functions as Exception Handler/Invoice Manager in MyFloridaMarketPlace, as assigned.  Creates Invoice Reconciliations, accepts or rejects variances between Invoices, Receipts and Disbursement Orders, disputes invoice line items and resolves differences by communicating with Purchasing Dept. staff and vendors.  Approves or rejects invoice exceptions, as required.  Resolves exceptions and disputes.  Independently provides instruction and training on travel rules, regulations and policies. Conducts independent audit analysis and review, advises Comptroller of issues requiring further investigation.
• Independently audits all purchasing card expenditures and processes payments in the BOA Works purchasing card program as Accountant.  Reconciles and researches purchasing card expenditures against travel requests, purchase orders, travel reimbursement vouchers and itemized receipts/invoices to assure proper payments.  Reconciles vendor statements and resolves discrepancies. Maintains purchasing card and travel logs to assign voucher numbers and maintain consistency.
• Provides interpretation and instruction to vendors and staff regarding requirements for compliance with State Statues, Department of Financial Services and Department of Management Services Purchasing Rules and Regulations. Prepares and processes Affidavit for Duplicate Warrants, Attesting to Forgery, Stop Payment Requests and Warrant Cancellations.  Posts Accounts Payable and Certified Forward data to FLAIR/PALM and/or MyFloridaMarketPlace, as required.  Reconciles Purchase Orders with FLAIR/PALM and/or MyFloridaMarketPlace, as required, and Budget Department.  Reconciles information with FLAIR/PALM and/or MyFloridaMarketPlace reports.  Provides back up for the other staff, as assigned.
• Other Duties as assigned and participate in cross-training opportunities. Complies with requirements of Sec. 215.422, F.S. for prompt payments. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skilled in the use of a calculator, typewriter, personal computer, facsimile machine, digital copier/scanner and telephone/Video Phone;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing;
• Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, database software, FLAIR, RDS (Report Distribution System), MyFloridaMarketPlace, BOA Works, GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), Florida Statues and Florida Administrative Code;
• Ability to complete training and administer skills acquired during CPR;
• Ability to attain sign language proficiency level in accordance with FSDB O.P.P.1.24.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting and three years of professional accounting experience; or Three (3) years of professional accounting experience with the State of Florida; or a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or possession of a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) certificate and two years of professional accounting experience.  Professional or nonprofessional accounting experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor's degree.

Sign Language Requirements

Applicants who are selected for hire will be encouraged to learn American Sign Language

Please note: The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind provides education to acquire sign language skills.

Hiring Salary Range 12-month position, $41,108.34 - $48,608.34 annually. This range is inclusive of verified experience and education.

Hours Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Vision

FSDB will prepare each student for a lifetime of success.

Mission

The mission of FSDB is to utilize all available talent, energy, and resources to provide free appropriate public education for eligible sensory impaired students of Florida. As a school of academic excellence, the school shall strive to provide students an opportunity to access education services in caring, safe, unique learning environment to prepare them to be literate, employable, and independent lifelong learners. The school shall provide outreach services that include collaboration with district school boards and shall encourage input from students, staff, parents, and the community. As a diverse organization, the school shall foster respect and understanding for each individual. (Section 1002.36, Florida Statutes)

Values

Integrity & Respect – The FSDB community is a cohesive group that serves with honor, care, kindness and responsibility.

Safety & Security – The FSDB community is committed to the protection and well-being of stakeholders.

Innovation – The FSDB community welcomes change and embraces a continuous improvement mindset to encourage new methods to solve problems and foster creativity and growth.

Trust – The FSDB community is committed to high quality services and accountability through honest, reliable and consistent actions.

Our benefits include:

• Automatic enrollment into the Florida Retirement System.
• Medical insurance coverage is $90 per pay period for family coverage; $25 per pay period for employee only.
• Life insurance $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage.
• Low-cost supplemental benefit packages that include dental, vision, and much more.
• Professional development opportunities and ability to learn American Sign Language on campus at no cost.
• Tuition waiver program – earn up to 6 credit hours per semester at state universities.
• Biweekly accrual up to four (4) hours of sick leave and annual leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.

How You Will Grow

FSDB provides staff members with opportunities to grow professionally, enhancing their ability to support students' growth. School- and state-required training and skills development is offered both online and in-person for academic and non-academic staff members.

Condition of employment

Applicants under consideration for employment at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind will be required to complete background investigation.  Fingerprints will be taken and sent to the Florida Department of Law enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a background check of your criminal history record(s) at the state and national level.

To apply

Applications accepted through People First only.

An attached resume is not a substitute for the information required on the application. It is the responsibility of all applicants to keep their application current.

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

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Take this opportunity to make a difference in a student’s life and become part of a great School. Apply today!

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.