876825-ACCOUNTANT IV - 40034425

Requisition No: 876825 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: 876825-ACCOUNTANT IV - 40034425

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 40034425 

Salary:  $45,000.00 - $47,349.96 

Posting Closing Date: 06/04/2026 

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JOB TYPE:  FULL TIME / CAREER SERVICE

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

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position involving independent application of a variety of accounting skills.  The incumbent for this position is responsible for auditing and processing complex contract payments utilizing various coding techniques to distribute and account for costs.  Incumbent must have the ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program.

Audit and process assigned contract payments:

• Verify the accuracy of invoices.
• Ensure charges on invoice are in agreement with the terms specified on the contract.
• Review invoices to ensure that statutory requirements and Comptroller rules and regulations are adhered to.
• Verify vendor name, address and amounts to be paid.
• Post and maintain complete and accurate contract payment schedule.
• Ensure accurate accounting information is used.
• Enter data into FLAIR to generate payment and run summary to verify entries.
• Assemble payment package and ensure all required documentation is submitted to Comptroller’s office.

Track and review Department of Financial Services (DFS) voucher error return forms to assist in their evaluation and reduce their impact upon the quarterly error rate compliance report. Provide guidance to the disbursements staff to prevent future voucher error returns and ensure compliance with DFS.

Facilitates Financial Management’s records management process.  Acts as BFM liaison for Agency Records Management Liaison Officer.  Coordinates preparation of records for transfer to the State Records Center and maintains documentation of archived material.  Requests retrieval as needed and provides guidance to units within BFM on records retention and storage issues.

Verify that supporting documentation for batch files is accurate and ready for batch upload.

Provide assistance with data needed for contract file and/or FACTS updates.

Research and respond to inquiries from customers:

• Respond to customers in a timely and professional manner.
• Request duplicate warrants as needed.
• Cancel warrants and prepare corresponding entries into FLAIR.

Review and verify scanned vouchers for accurate scanned documents and clarity.

Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting and audit requirements. 
• Independently work with minimum supervision. 
• Ability to analyze and interpret contracts and make applicable processing decisions.    

Pay:   $45,000.00 - $47,349.96

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.

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.