ACCOUNTANT III - 79000009

Date:  Oct 13, 2025


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Requisition No: 862993 

Agency: Business and Professional Regulations

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III - 79000009

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 79000009 

Salary:  $1634.62 - $1692.31 

Posting Closing Date: 10/20/2025 

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DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Accountant III

Position Number: 79000009

Hiring Salary: $1,634.62 - $1,692.31/ Bi-Weekly

Open Competitive 

 

 

Our Organization and Mission:

License efficiently. Regulate fairly. Florida counts on DBPR to ensure a lot of important matters are handled well. They range from the safety of food service to the integrity of real estate transactions, the standards of racing to the transparency of condominium governance, and of course, the qualifications of licensure that ensure work requiring a skilled professional is performed safely and sufficiently.  Our stakeholders include these professionals and their customers alike. 

Under the direction of Secretary Melanie S. Griffin, the agency oversees many of Florida’s professions and industries in the areas above, and many more which can be seen on our website: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/.

 

The Work You Will Do: 

This is a professional position responsible for acting as liaison with the division and State’s Chief Financial Officer’s (CFO) office.  This position is responsible for auditing FLAIR data code entries, reviewing all contracts for compliance with Florida Statutes, auditing and approving voucher payments, and serve as contact with the CFO’s audit section quick pay reviews.  The incumbent with analyze daily transactions for compliance with rules and regulations to include process improvement recommendations to Accounting Services – Disbursements section management.  The incumbent in this position will also research outstanding obligations for the certification process of encumbrances at the close of the fiscal year.  Due to the interaction with agency personnel and vendors by telephone, written correspondence or in person to resolve any discrepancies detected in payment transactions, the incumbent must have proven exemplary customer service skills.

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Smart device and cell phone invoices (Verizon, T-Mobile, etc.)
  • Wright Express (WEX) invoices
  • All DMS invoices - SUNCOM, Health Insurance Assesment, Quarterly People First, etc.
  • Journal Transfers to other state agencies
  • Special catergory payments - Real Estate Recovery claims, Construction Recovery claims, etc.
  • Back up for processing travel reimbursements in STMS when necessary
  • Back up for processing purchasing card charges in Works when necessary
  • Process vendor invoices for payment via MFMP as invoce manager
  • Reconcile MFMP and FLAIR balance prior to processing payment
  • Works with internal and external customers to resolve Accounts Payable issues
  • Researches vendors' outstanding payment inquiries and monthly vendor statements
  • Perform other related duties as required

 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Proficient in MS Office software including Excel and Word. Understanding of FLAIR disbursement transactions and the ability to interpret FLAIR Schedule of Allotment Balance reports. Knowledge of the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS) and PCard Works and ability to use STMS and Works in Accounts Payable section. Ability to apply accounting standards as needed. Knowledge of MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and the ability to use MFMP in the accounts payable section. Ability to work independently and in a team context. Strong written and oral communication, proficient use of technical accounting terminology, analytical, comprehension and organization skills. Ability to plan and coordinate work, solve problems and provide written management recommendations.  Knowledge of Florida Statute 215.42 and the ability to apply rule and statute

 

Minimum Requirements: 

The Accountant III should possess the following:

  • Two years of professional accounting experience; or
  • Professional or nonprofessional experience accounting experience or any combination

 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

 “Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

  • State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
  • Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
  • Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
  • Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
  • The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
  • The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
  • Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
  • Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
  • Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University

For additional benefit information, please visit the following website: http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

 

***Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application. ***

 

Applicant Note: If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.
 
NOTE: This position requires a security background check, physician assessment, drug screening, and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.
 
Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online.  All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement.  If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

 
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. 
 

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

SPECIAL REMINDERS:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.  For more information, please visit the SSS website: 
http://www.sss.gov .

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

 

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation values the sacrifices veterans and their family members have given to our country and support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.
 

A candidate for veterans’ preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Veterans’ Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, 33778. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email is veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us.

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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. 

Location: 

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399


Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee