Requisition No: 848034 

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR - 48008438

 Pay Plan: Contract FTE (BenEl)

Position Number: 48008438 

Salary:  $62,429.18 - $69,929.18 

Posting Closing Date: 03/14/2025 

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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

Accountant Supervisor

     BOT (Board of Trustees)

     Position Number 48008438

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

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a proven accounting leader to serve as the Accountant Supervisor.  The desired candidate will be an enthusiastic and committed professional dedicated to governmental accounting and have an outstanding ability to work with and develop teams.  The Accountant Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the professional and administrative functions of the accountants within the FSDB Accounting Department, including planning, organizing, and directing operations and activities.  This position operates under the administrative guidance of the Comptroller while allowing discretion for independent judgment and initiative.  The candidate must demonstrate a dedication to acting as a leading financial accountant following generally accepted accounting principles in support of the accounting and financial reporting standards established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.  The desired candidate will audit entries made into the accounting system to ensure compliance with policies and procedures while supporting the external audit functions associated with financial and operational audits.  This position serves as the primary backup to the Comptroller.  The candidate must display the character and confidence to guide operations while inspiring stellar performance among accounting staff members.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of proper governmental accounting methodologies.
• Knowledge of fund accounting and use of fund accounting software. Knowledge of internal control concepts.
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code; Understands and manages long term accounting impacts of transactions.
• Skilled in customer service support towards internal and external customers.
• Skilled in the use of spreadsheet, word processing and database software.
• Ability to supervise people.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to prepare financial statements, reports, and schedules.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex accounting data.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to attain sign language proficiency level in accordance with FSDB O.P.P.1.24.
• Ability to complete training and administer skills acquired during CPR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Preferred   

• Master’s degree in accounting

Sign Language Requirements

Applicants who are selected for hire will be required to attain a Survival Plus proficiency in sign language within four years of hire.

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

Hiring Salary Range 12 month position: $62,429.18 - $69,929.18 annually. (paid biweekly over 26-pays) 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 of (8.15) hours of annual leave and two (2) hours of sick 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.

FSDB is a drug-free workplace.

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.