ACCOUNTANT III - 37000976

Requisition No: 867097 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III - 37000976

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37000976 

Salary:  This position is hiring at $42,200.04 per year. 

Posting Closing Date: 01/04/2026 

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Accountant III
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Multiple Hires
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
This Accountant III position is in the Disbursements Management Unit of the Bureau ofFinance and Accounting, under the Division of Administrative Services. Primaryresponsibilities will relate to the audit, classification, and vouchering of all financialobligations incurred by DEP, including land purchases, contractual, FCO, loan, andgrant disbursements. Audits are performed in accordance with the Florida ChiefFinancial Officer’s rules and regulations, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code,Department policy and procedures, DMS rules and regulations and FLAIRrequirements.

• Responsible for working with varied intermediate level Agency financial andaccounting records applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Monitors and reconciles revenue, disbursements, expenditures, and other financialrelated activity ensuring accuracy and compliance. Monitors and balance ofaccounts and researches and resolves discrepancies. Compiles and analyzesfinancial data, prepares detailed financial reports, and provides budget and/oraccounting related recommendations to management for decision making process.
• Recommends changes to processes, policies, and procedures. May audit andprocess accounts payable and/or receivable and related paperwork in compliancewith state and Agency policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the pre-audit and payment processing of expenditures relating topurchases made by the department which include, recurring charges,reimbursements, purchasing card transactions and other payment requestssubmitted.
• Pre-audit includes verification of account codes, supporting documentation,authorization signatures, necessary justifications, vendor Information,mathematical accuracy of amounts, and review of required reports. Monitor forcompliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422 F.S.
• Must communicate verbally and in writing with DEP personnel and/or vendors to beable to provide assistance with questions and resolve any discrepancies foundduring any part of the pre-audit process.
• Ensure that vouchers have been posted awaiting warrants or confirmations andprovide any documentation requested for audit. On an as needed basis requestduplicate warrants, cancel warrants, and request copies of warrants.
• Assist with the researching of financial transactions and correcting errors byrecording applicable entries in State’s financial management system, as needed.
• Perform quality audits to ensure that all necessary documentation for paidvouchers is present in the document management system.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and/or yearly compliance reviews of departmenttransactions to verify compliance with the Florida Chief Financial Officer’s rules andregulations, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, Department policy and procedures, Department of Management Services rules and regulations and State’sfinancial management system requirements. Communicate any discrepanciesfound with applicable staff.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge ofprincipals and techniques of effective verbal and written communication; administrativeprinciples and practices; methods of data collection; and basic management principlesand practices. Ability to: Review and monitor policies and procedures for compliancewith applicable requirements; evaluate an analyze grants management activities;Conduct fact finding research; develop and organize data into logical format forpresentation in reports, proposals, and other written documents; utilize problemsolving techniques; work independently; plan, organize and coordinate workassignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:
At least three years of verifiable related experience in accounting or governmentalaccounting. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the requiredyears of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:
This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEPDirective 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion ofbackground screening will be required for this position.

Pay:
This position is hiring at $42,200.04 per year.

Our Organization and Mission:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agencyfor 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 naturalresources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantlyinnovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as youtake on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity togain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:
This position is based in Tallahassee, at the DEP Commonwealth Boulevard Carrbuilding.
Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roadscombine old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universitiesas well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s BigBend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job orthose ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s totalcompensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employeebenefits 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, andother supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information,please click www.myfrs.com;
• Tuition waivers;
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• 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 skilledindividuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, andtransferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter forguidance 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 essentialfunctions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidatesrequiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with DisabilitiesAct, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEPrequests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide theaccommodation.

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.