ACCOUNTANT III - 80080628

Requisition No: 859601 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III - 80080628

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80080628 

Salary:  $1,491.85-bi-weekly/$38,788.10 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/30/2025 

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The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.

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THIS IS AN INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

FOR CURRENT DJJ EMPLOYEES ONLY

LOCATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION:

Location:  Finance and Accounting, 2737 Knight Building Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Minimum Biweekly Salary: $1,491.85 bi-weekly or $38,788.10 annually (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher).

Contact Person:  Letetia Wiley (850)717-2372

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking an Accountant III working within the cash receipting section. This position processes the incoming payments for Cost of Care and other miscellaneous payments.  This position review and mail out invoices for Detention Cost Share to counties monthly.  Duties are comprised of recording the department’s daily receipts using the accounting systems ARMS, FLAIR and PALM.  Responsibilities include attention to detail for receiving, recording payments, assigning coding, and processing information into the ARMS and FLAIR system.  All deposits must be scanned and validated in Axiom Pro.  Responsible for checking the accuracy of transactions posted to the accounts and cross training other employees.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Process all Cost of Care mail in payments
• Review and mail Detention Cost Sharing invoices
• Research and respond to all inquiries regarding payments for Cost of Care accounts.  Perform a detailed analysis of all transactions posted to an invoice or an entire account, as required.
• Update contact information for customers as required
• Record the Department’s daily receipts using the accounting subsystem (ARMS) and FLAIR.
• Ensure that receipts are properly received and recorded. Assign and review all coding entered into accounting sub-system (ARMS) and FLAIR for accuracy.
• Generate and reconcile supporting reports, compile supporting documentation for essential files, and deposit funds. 
• Perform daily and monthly reconciliation of appropriate revenue, accounting entries, and process adjusting entries timely and accurately as needed

• Compliance with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Law required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of State of Florida accounting policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of reconciliation procedures.
• Knowledge of Florida PALM and QuickBooks
• Skill in communicating effectively with internal and external customers, verbally and in writing.
• Skill in auditing, reviewing, reconciling, or analyzing data for compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining a variety of accurate and complete accounting reports.
• Skill in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage completing deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to use sound judgment to identify problems, generate and evaluate alternative solutions, and make recommendations.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work well independently yet cohesively within the section to maintain internal control measures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to candidates with FLAIR, Florida PALM, banking experience and Cost of Care experience 

SPECIAL NOTES:

All prospective applicants 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. 

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.