ACCOUNTANT III - 48003752

Requisition No: 854596 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III - 48003752

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48003752 

Salary:  $33,760.00 - $37,500.00 

Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2025 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Finance & Operations

Bureau of the Comptroller

Tallahassee Turlington Building

Accountant III (Career Service)

Salary Range:  $33,760.00 - $37,500.00

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY

APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS

Application Information:

• Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of:
  • Any position held by a State of Florida Agency
  • Any position held by a Florida University
  • All periods of employment from high school graduation
  • All periods of current or prior unemployment
  • Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for*
  • Any Education
  • Any Volunteer Experience
  • Your resume and application must match

• *Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.  

Hiring Information and Requirements:

• The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.
• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.

 If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.

NOTE: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

Employees of the Department of Education are paid on a monthly pay cycle. 

OFFICE CONTACT:

Tara Kent Jackson, OMC Manager

850-245-9118

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position is located within the Bureau of the Comptroller, Travel and PCard Section. This position is independently responsible for the clerical/accounting work related to travel reimbursements and PCard payments. This position audits and reviews reimbursement requests as well as the related PCard payments for compliance with the rules of the Bureau of Auditing for the Department of Financial Services Policies and Procedures. A thorough knowledge of all state regulations pertaining to travel and a detailed knowledge of the day-to-day operations of general accounting are required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

Specific responsibilities include:

• Audits and reviews documentation for payment of travel reimbursement requests to ensure compliance with all Department Policies and Procedures and State Rules and Regulations. This requires separation of reimbursement requests by division, proper pre-audit of all travel elements, recalculation of amounts to be reimbursed and determination that all forms have been completed for timely reimbursement; as well as the responsibility of processing the payment of the rental car contract invoices. Answer inquiries from employees regarding the status of their payment.
• Purchasing card transactions and Purchasing Card Receipts must be audited in a timely manner ensuring PCard payments are in compliance with Department Policies and Procedures and State Rules and Regulations.
• Assists with PCard administrative duties including the download of various reports, disseminating work, maintain spreadsheets on non-compliant charges and correspond with program office personnel to resolve various issues with PCard charges. This may require obtaining approval to adjust account codes to process charges and process journal transfers to correct account code adjustments.
• Audit and process applications for advance payment of Travel Expenses (C-676TA) according to the Department's Policies and Procedures.
• Prepare cash refunds and warrant cancellations pertaining to travel. Secure and prepare necessary documentation for coding for FLAIR input.
• Assists department budget officers, all employees and other persons who travel in the preparation of and vouchering of travel reimbursements. This includes assisting the supervisor in conducting travel workshops and releasing new and revised travel regulations in a timely manner.
• Review a variety of source documents pertaining to the financial system for completeness in coding. Enter each detailed entry into FLAIR. Resolve input and compatibility problems which arise with appropriate department personnel. Review the detailed entries daily using the voucher summary report or by calling up on-line to determine the accuracy and completeness of input. Follow through on necessary corrections and adjustments.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and reports.
• Ability to design and implement accounting systems.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT

Every day the Department of Education works hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida's education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Our site reflects this cooperative relationship and the role that so many Floridians play in ensuring student success.

The FDOE’s mission for Florida’s Early Learning-20 education system is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities.

Serving approximately 3 million students, 4,400 public schools, 28 colleges, 200,000 instructional staff, 46,000 college professors and administrators, and 340,000 full-time staff throughout the state, FDOE enhances programs and services for Florida’s students from early learning through college and career development. In addition, FDOE manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or disabled succeed either in school settings or careers - encouraging independence and self-sufficiency.

FDOE’s goal is to hire individuals to provide:

1. Higher Student Achievement
2. Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access
3. Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
4. Quality Services

The mission of the Bureau of the Comptroller is to provide service in the areas of grants management, accounting, financial management information, payroll and travel reimbursement to the department's program administrators, employees and project recipients.

www.fldoe.org/finance/comptroller

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

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

LEAVE INFORMATION: CAREER SERVICE

• Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month.
• Sick Leave - Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

Selective Services System (SSS)

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.  For more information, please visit the Selective Service website.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

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.