866075-GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III-SES - 40021117

Requisition No: 866075 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: 866075-GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III-SES - 40021117

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 40021117 

Salary:  $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/17/2025 

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JOB TYPE:  FULL TIME /  SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

POSITION LOCATION:  Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position) 

 Your Specific Responsibilities:

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).  This position is responsible for reconciliation of the FLAIR Departmental Accounting detail records to the FLAIR Central Accounting ledgers (Comptroller) and assisting as needed with the reconciliation of the FLAIR Contract & Grant (C&G) Subsystem to the FLAIR Departmental Accounting detail records for assigned funds.  This position is also responsible for year-end financial statement processing for assigned funds and various analyses of the agency's financial records.

Reconciles FLAIR Departmental Accounting records to FLAIR Central Accounting.  This includes preparation of any worksheets, researching and correcting any differences, responding to any inquiries and preparation of any analyses as needed for assigned funds. Ensures that the daily FLAIR Transaction History is monitored and that all outstanding items are cleared within management timeframes and that transactions reflect proper account codes and create no atypical balances.

Assists as needed with inquiries from the state and federal auditors and in the analysis and documentation of internal accounting procedures and controls.

Prepares work papers for the UC Benefit Trust Fund to Washington Reconciliation.  Provide update to Process Manager as requested, with the results of the reconciliation.

Prepares monthly work papers to compare FLAIR Contracts & Grants Year-To-Date totals to FLAIR departmental totals.  In addition, monitor daily FLAIR transaction activity to ensure use of proper grant information and other required account codes.

Financial Statement Processing to include analysis of the agency trial balance and other accounting records, completion of any necessary/required adjusting or closing entries and completion of the required Statewide Comptroller Financial Statement forms.  This also includes utilizing methodology/applications to formalize agency unique statements to convey agency financial position.

Participates in the agency's Certified Forward Processing.  Will be responsible for prior period adjustments for certain disbursement/payable items and will ensure that priority "A" items are recorded to the proper general ledger codes.

Prepares yearly amortization schedules for the agency's state-owned buildings.  Prepares a monthly analysis of the changes in fixed assets as recorded in the department's FLAIR accounting records.  Requests the simulated and actual depreciation routines for the agency's property records and reviews/adjusts the agency trial balance to properly reflect property entries.

Participates in cross training, assists as needed with other reconciliation processes and performs any other duties as required.

Preferences:

Preference will be given to Certified Public Accountants (CPA).

Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate completion of college level accounting coursework.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and procedures.

Knowledge of basic mathematics.

Ability to review, analyze and evaluate financial data.

Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Pay:  $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

Florida Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Difference You Will Make:

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing is a must. Your knowledge and skills will be utilized to help our citizens.  As a member of the Finance & Administration team, this position supports the program areas that administer benefits to Floridians.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.  Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with our Office of Human Resources Training and with our Division of Workforce Training Unit. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of Florida Commerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.  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.  

Where You Will Work:   

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend.  Florida Commerce’s main office is in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you an experience vibrant with a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture. Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )

• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

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

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.