ACCOUNTANT III - 80080159

Requisition No: 839750 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III - 80080159

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80080159 

Salary:  $1,500.00 bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 11/19/2024 

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The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.

We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families.

 We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

Location: Knight Building: 2737 Centerview Drive: Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Contact Person Evelyn Kay Jacobs (850) 717-2352. Evelyn.Jacobs@fldjj.gov

Minimum Bi-weekly Rate of Pay $1,500.00. 

DEPARTMENT‘S MISSION STATEMENT

To enhance public safety through high-quality effective services for youth and families delivered by world-class professionals dedicated to building a stronger, safer Florida.

DESCRIPTION

This position performs professional work in the Bureau of Finance and Accounting in the Disbursement Contract Unit.  The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60K-15, Florida Administrative Code. Responsible for the auditing of contractual service, grant, third-party medical, and lease invoices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Auditing invoices against information in FACTS and CTS.

Daily assembly of vouchers using Image API imaging software (Axiom Pro). 

Daily input of invoices, journal transfers, adjustments, and special payments into the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR).

Responsible for maintaining selected fiscal contract, grant, and lease files in auditable condition.

Quarterly reconciliation of posted payments to selected invoices entered in FLAIR.

Responsible for encumbrance of contracts and grants into FLAIR.

Quarterly reconciliation of encumbered balances.

Responds to inquiries regarding accounting activities, performing research, audit confirmations, and DFS Controller return corrections as necessary.

This position also performs other related duties as required.

This position is responsible for analyzing and interpreting agreements in compliance with GAAP, GASB, basic accounting auditing standards and applicable legal requirements.

This position is required to comply with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Chief Financial Officer.

Knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system.

Knowledge of State of Florida accounting procedures.

Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to an accounting program.

Ability to understand utilized problem-solving techniques.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to develop, organize and prepare a variety of accounting schedules into a logical format.

Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years of Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) experience.

Three (3) years or more years of experience processing invoices.

Certification as a Florida Certified Contract Manager.

SPECIAL NOTES

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable.  Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

Positions that include the transportation of youth while performing any work or work-related functions on behalf of DJJ, require: (1) a valid driver’s license; and (2) a three-year acceptable driving record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920.

Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.

Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.

Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. 

It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.

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.